Definition
orphisms
noun
- Plural of orphism: a mystical or esoteric doctrine, philosophy, or religious practice, often associated with ancient Greek mystery religions or spiritual movements.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to specific historical religious movements; Rare in modern usage; primarily found in academic or historical contexts
Examples
- Scholars debate the various orphisms that influenced ancient Greek religious thought.
- The orphisms of antiquity combined poetry, music, and spiritual initiation.
- Different orphisms emerged across the Mediterranean world during classical times.
- Ancient texts describe several competing orphisms with distinct cosmological beliefs.