ΣΕΛΗΝΑΓΩΓΙΑ, σεληναγωγια
SELĒNAGŌGIA, selēnagōgia
Sounds Like: seh-lee-nah-go-GEE-ah
Translations: moon-drawing, moon-charming, a moon-drawing, a moon-charming
From the root: ΣΕΛΗΝΑΓΩΓΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound noun, formed from 'σελήνη' (moon) and 'ἀγωγή' (leading, drawing). It refers to the act of drawing down or charming the moon, often in a magical or ritualistic context. It describes a practice associated with ancient sorcery or divination.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΣΕΛΗΝΑΓΩΓΙΑ.
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- ΣΕΛΗΝΑΓΩΓΙΑΣ — (of) moon-drawing, (of) moon-bringing, (of) incantation to bring down the moon
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