Agraulos
Definition
A term of Greek origin historically used as an epithet or proper name relating to outdoor life, fields, or the wilderness. In Greek mythology, it directly references Agraulos (or Aglaurus), one of the daughters of Cecrops, the mythical first king of Athens, serving as a central figure in the military initiation oaths taken by young ephebes.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Agraulos
- Dweller in the field
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun or loanword adjective, typically invariant in modern morphological adaptations. |
| Formation | Transliterated directly from Ancient Greek (Ἄγραυλος), combining 'agros' (field) and 'aulein' (to dwell). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈɡrau.los] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Classical Polytheism and Attic Civic Rituals |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Tinerii soldați atenieni se adunau la templul zeiței Agraulos pentru a jura că își vor apăra patria până la moarte.
EN: The young Athenian soldiers gathered at the temple of the goddess Agraulos to swear that they would defend their homeland until death.
RO: În textele vechi, acest caracter agraulos definea adesea triburile nomade care refuzau să se stabilească în cetăți fortificate.
EN: In ancient texts, this agraulos character often defined nomadic tribes that refused to settle in fortified cities.
RO: Arheologii au descoperit o inscripție fragmentară dedicată cultului nimfei Agraulos pe panta nordică a Acropolei.
EN: Archaeologists discovered a fragmentary inscription dedicated to the cult of the nymph Agraulos on the northern slope of the Acropolis.
Idioms & Phrases
Jurământul lui Agraulos / Oath of Agraulos
RO: Angajamentul civic și militar solemn prin care tinerii din Atena antică deveneau oficial cetățeni cu drepturi depline.
EN: The solemn civic and military pledge through which young men in ancient Athens officially became full citizens.
Cultul lui Agraulos / Cult of Agraulos
RO: Totalitatea riturilor și sacrificiilor desfășurate în peștera sacră de pe Acropolă pentru asigurarea fertilității ogoarelor.
EN: The totality of rites and sacrifices performed in the sacred cave on the Acropolis to ensure the fertility of the fields.
Sanctuarul agraulos / Agraulos sanctuary
RO: Loc de cult situat în aer liber sau într-o zonă stâncoasă, dedicat divinităților protectoare ale naturii neumblate.
EN: A place of worship located outdoors or in a rocky area, dedicated to the protective deities of the untamed nature.
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