Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Traditionally derived from θύω (thúō, to sacrifice) by means of a suffix -θλο-. However, Beekes claims this derivation is inadequate, and argues it is a loan, either from Anatolian or from Pre-Greek. Hardly related to θύρσος (thúrsos, staff carried by Bacchus).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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θῠ́σθλᾰ (thústhlan pl (genitive θῠ́σθλων); second declension

  1. sacred implements of Bacchic orgies, such as wands and thyrsi
  2. (by extension) the Bacchic festival itself
  3. (in general) sacrifice

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