θέσκελος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Compounded from θέσ- (thés-, which is the root of θεός (theós, god)) +‎ κέλομαι (kélomai, to urge, exhort), thus properly "moved by a god".

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

θέσκελος (théskelosm or f (neuter θέσκελον); second declension

  1. marvellous, wondrous, supernatural
    • 800 BCE – 600 BCE, Homer, Iliad 3.130:
      ἵνα θέσκελα ἔργα ἴδηαι
      hína théskela érga ídēai
      that thou mayst behold the wondrous doings

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