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theoxenia

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Hospitality towards a god who visits as a guest.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • 1902, Archaeological Institute of America, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, American School of Classical Studies in Rome, American journal of archaeology S. Reixach maintains that the rite of theoxenia is derived from the primitive conception of the gods as relatives of those who entertain them...

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θεοξενία (theoxenía), equivalent to theo- + xenia.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: théoxénie — Translations