Where does “κισσῖτις” come from?
κισσῖτις (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek κισσός — ivy (Hedera helix), sacred to Dionysus.
Ancestry of “κισσῖτις”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κισσός | ivy (Hedera helix), sacred to Dionysus |