Where does “ἱεροκῆρυξ” come from?
ἱεροκῆρυξ (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ἱερός, from Proto-Hellenic iherós, from Proto-Indo-European ish₁ros.
ἱεροκῆρυξ (Ancient Greek): herald or attendant at a sacrifice
Definitions
- herald or attendant at a sacrifice
Ancestry of “ἱεροκῆρυξ”, step by step
ἱεροκῆρυξ traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ἱερός
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἱερός | connected with the gods, supernatural; holy,... |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | iherós | holy, divine |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ish₁ros | — |
via Ancient Greek κῆρυξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κῆρυξ | herald, pursuivant; public messenger, envoy;... |