Nature [Phusis], all parent, ancient, and divine, O Much-mechanic mother, art is thine; Heav'nly, abundant, venerable queen, in ev'ry part of thy dominions seen. Untam'd, all-taming, ever splendid light, all ruling, honor'd, and supremly bright. Immortal, first-born [Protogeneia], ever still the same, nocturnal, starry, shining, glorious dame. Thy feet's still traces in a circling course, by thee are turn'd, with unremitting force. Pure ornament of all the pow'rs divine, finite and infinite alike you shine; To all things common and in all things known, yet incommunicable and alone. Without a father of thy wond'rous frame, thyself the father whence thy essence came. All-flourishing, connecting, mingling soul, leader and ruler of this mighty whole.
Orphic Hymn to Nature (Phusis), 9










