The Orphic Hymn to Okeanos

original Okeanos ikon by Sara Mastros & Brian "Chase" Charles

The Orphic Hymn to Okeanos

Imperishable ocean, to you we now call,

Eternal Okeanos, undying Father of All.

Gods and humans both arise from your infinite flow

and all things above begin deep below.

You encircle the earth with great heavings surges

Eternal blue depths where every river converges,

Wellspring of water nymphs, source of the sea,

Birth waters of the Earth, awesome and holy,

Hear us, blessed one, sumptuous divine purifier,

and rain down on our planet all we require.

Your  watershed reaches the ends of the earth,

Your encircling boundary is death and rebirth,

Great Father Ocean, grant your initiates plea:

Gift your favor forever, as vast as your sea. If you enjoyed this translation, please consider pre-ordering my new book,
The Orphic Hymns Grimoire at www.OrphicHymns.com You can read more about Okeanos here:
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