Where does “manes” come from?
Manes comes from Latin manes, from Latin manis, from Proto-Indo-European meh₂-, a root of uncertain ultimate meaning.
manes (English): The souls or spirits of dead ancestors, conceived...
Definitions
- The souls or spirits of dead ancestors, conceived...
Ancestry of “manes”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | manes | the spirits of dead ancestors; deified shades; a... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Μάνης | — |
| 3 | Classical Syriac | ܡܐܢܝ | — |
Words derived from “manes”