orphic
/ˈɔrfɪk/
adjective
- Mysterious, mystical, or having a hidden meaning; often referring to something that is hard to understand or secret.
- The old book contained orphic symbols that no one could decipher.
- She spoke in an orphic tone, as if sharing ancient secrets.
- The poet's orphic verses left readers puzzling over their true meaning.
- Relating to the ancient Greek poet Orpheus or the religious beliefs associated with him.
- The museum displayed an orphic hymn from ancient Greece.
- He studied orphic myths to understand how the Greeks viewed music and death.
- Orphic traditions influenced early Greek ideas about the soul and the afterlife.
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