Orphic Hymn 37

To The Titans

THE FUMIGATION FROM FRANKINCENSE. O mighty Titans, who from Heav’n and Earth Derive your noble and illustrious birth, Our fathers’ sires, in Tartarus profound Who dwell, deep merg’d beneath the solid ground: Fountains and principles from whom began Th’ afflicted miserable race of man: Who not alone in earth’s retreats abide, But in the ocean and the air reside; Since ev’ry species from your nature flows, Which, all-prolific, nothing barren knows. Avert your rage, if from th’ infernal seats One of your tribe should visit our retreats.