θυμέλη

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From θύω (thúō, I sacrifice).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

θῠμέλη (thumélē) f (genitive θῠμέλης); first declension

  1. a place of sacrifice, altar, temple
  2. In Athenian theater, the altar of Dionysus, an altar shaped platform in the middle of the orchestra, upon which stood the leader of the chorus.

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