ἱερόδουλος

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • hierodule, a temple slave, often one performing religious prostitution

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek ἱερός (holy, sacred, supernatural, holy sign) + Ancient Greek δοῦλος (slave, servant, thrall).

Origin

Ancient Greek

δοῦλος

Gloss

slave, servant, thrall

Concept
Semantic Field

Social and political relations

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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