hierodule

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἱερόδουλος (hieródoulos), from ἱερός (hierós, “sacred”) + δοῦλος (doûlos, “slave”).

Noun

hierodule (plural hierodules)

(historical, chiefly Ancient Greece) A temple slave, often one performing religious prostitution.

Translations

temple slave, often one performing religious prostitution

German: Hierodule m
Greek:
Ancient: ἱερόδουλος m or f (hieródoulos)
Italian: ierodulo (it) m, ierodula f

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