To Aither,
Fumigation from Saffron.
O ever untamed Aither,
raised on high,
in Zeus’ dominions,
ruler of the sky;
great portion of the stars and lunar light,
and of the sun,
with dazzling lustre bright;
all-taming power,
ethereal shining fire,
whose vivid blasts the heat of life inspire;
the world’s best element,
light-bearing power,
with starry radiance shining,
splendid flower;
o hear my suppliant’s prayer,
and may thy frame be ever innocent,
serene and tame.
"Orphic Hymn"
To Aither,
Fumigation from Saffron.
O ever untamed Aither,
raised on high,
in Zeus’ dominions,
ruler of the sky;
great portion of the stars and lunar light,
and of the sun,
with dazzling lustre bright;
all-taming power,
ethereal shining fire,
whose vivid blasts the heat of life inspire;
the world’s best element,
light-bearing power,
with starry radiance shining,
splendid flower;
o hear my suppliant’s prayer,
and may thy frame be ever innocent,
serene and tame.
"Orphic Hymn"