Σπονδεῖα

libation-cups

Translated by Catharine Roth29 Dec 2004Vetting: high4 revisions

7 words

[Meaning] vessels, in which they make libations.

Greek original · Adler’s text

Σπονδεῖα· ἀγγεῖα, ἐν οἷς σπένδουσι.

Betacode

*spondei=a: a)ggei=a, e)n oi(=s spe/ndousi.

Notes

Neuter plural, with same or similar glossing in other lexica. If quoted, perhaps from the Septuagint (6 instances), though there are other possibilities.
cf. generally sigma 919, sigma 920, sigma 958.

Linked from1 entry

σ936Σπείσασθαιto make libations[Meaning] to establish friendship and peace. "[...] to be willing to make libations with the Parthians for the sake of peace [...]."

Neighbouring entries

σ955Σποδόςresidue σ956Σπολάςhide σ957Σπονδεῖαlibation-cups σ958Σπονδήlibation σ959Σποράscattering, sowing

Revision history4 revisions · last 26 May 2016

26 May 2016coding — David Whitehead
31 Dec 2013Revised — David Whitehead
19 Aug 2011another note and keyword — David Whitehead
31 Dec 2004another keyword; cosmetics — David Whitehead
29 Dec 2004Translated — Catharine Roth