orphic meaning and definition

ORPHIC adjective

Definition of Orphic (adjective)

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