The Hymns of Orpheus is a book by Thomas Taylor that contains a collection of hymns attributed to the ancient Greek mythological figure Orpheus. The book also includes a preliminary dissertation on the life and theology of Orpheus, which provides a detailed overview of his beliefs and practices. Additionally, the book features an essay by philosopher Plotinus on the concept of beauty. The Hymns of Orpheus is a valuable resource for those interested in ancient Greek mythology, religion, and philosophy, and provides insight into the beliefs and practices of the ancient Greeks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.