ἈΓΥΙΕΑ, ἀγυιεα
AGUIEA, aguiea
Sounds Like: ah-GYOO-see-ah
Translations: Agieus, Hermes Agieus
From the root: ἈΓΥΙΕΥΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: Agieus is an epithet of the Greek god Hermes, specifically referring to him as the protector of streets, public places, and entrances to houses. Statues or pillars of Hermes Agieus were often placed in front of houses or in public squares to ward off evil and ensure safety. The word itself relates to 'street' or 'public way'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 4:26
From the same root
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