ΒΑΥΒΩ, βαυβω
BAUBŌ, baubō
Sounds Like: BOW-boh
Translations: Baubo
From the root: ΒΑΥΒΩ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: Baubo is a figure from Greek mythology, specifically associated with the Eleusinian Mysteries. She is known for her role in cheering up the grieving goddess Demeter by exposing herself or telling a crude joke, which caused Demeter to laugh and break her fast. The name is often associated with the female genitalia or a fertility figure. It is used as a proper name for this specific mythological character.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
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