What is the meaning of orphic?

adjective

  • Ascribed to Orpheus or characteristic of ideas in works ascribed to Orpheus.
  • Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding.
    • usage: "mysterious symbols"; "the mystical style of Blake"; "occult lore"; "the secret learning of the ancients"
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