Anaces

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plural masculine noun (classical mythology / Latinism)

Definition

An ancient religious designation and mythological epithet used in Athens to designate the Dioscuri (the twins Castor and Pollux), considered protective deities and benevolent gods of the city; the term comes from the Greek 'Anakes' (masters, protectors). In a broader sense, it refers to the temples or festivals (Anakeia) dedicated to them during the classical period.

Bilingual Equivalents

  • Anaces
  • Anakes

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Plural masculine noun used exclusively in plural paradigms for specific mythological entity identification.
Formation Classical loan derived via Latin 'Anaces' from the Greek nominal root designating structural lordship or protection.
Spelling / Pronunciation [anaˈt͡ʃes]
Source Oxford Classical Dictionary and Lexicon of Ancient Greek Cults and Epithets

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: În Atena antică, un templu deosebit numit Anakeion a fost ridicat în cinstea acestor anaces protectori.

EN: In ancient Athens, a special temple called the Anakeion was erected in honor of these protective anaces.

RO: Scriitorii antici foloseau termenul anaces pentru a sublinia natura divină și salvatoare a gemenilor în timpul furtunilor pe mare.

EN: Ancient writers used the term anaces to emphasize the divine and saving nature of the twins during storms at sea.

RO: Sărbătoarea anuală dedicată grupului anaces includea competiții atletice și jertfe aduse pentru siguranța cetății.

EN: The annual festival dedicated to the anaces included athletic competitions and sacrifices offered for the city's safety.

Idioms & Phrases

Cultul de anaces / Cult of the Anakes

RO: Sistemul antic de ritualuri și rugăciuni prin care atenienii cereau protecția directă a Dioscurilor.

EN: The ancient system of rituals and prayers through which the Athenians requested the direct protection of the Dioscuri.

Templul anaces / Temple of the Anakes

RO: Sanctuarul sacru din Atena (Anakeion) unde erau păstrate statuile și ofandele dedicate gemenilor mitologici.

EN: The sacred sanctuary in Athens (Anakeion) where statues and offerings dedicated to the mythological twins were kept.

Epitetul anaces / The Anakes epithet

RO: Formulă lingvistică de reverență folosită în poezia clasică pentru a evidenția rolul de stăpâni și salvatori ai poporului.

EN: A linguistic formula of reverence used in classical poetry to highlight the role of masters and saviors of the people.

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