ΚΑΒΕΙΡΟΣ, καβειρος
KABEIROS, kabeiros
Sounds Like: kah-BEE-ross
Translations: Cabeirus, Cabiri
From the root: ΚΑΒΕΙΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the Cabiri, a group of enigmatic chthonic deities associated with fertility, agriculture, and maritime safety, worshipped in a mystery cult primarily in the northern Aegean region, particularly on the islands of Samothrace, Lemnos, and Imbros. Their exact nature and origins are obscure, but they were often depicted as powerful protectors and were invoked by sailors. The cult involved secret rites and initiation.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
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- ΚΑΒΕΙΡΟΥΣ — Cabeiri
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