psychopomp

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Noun — A being, such as a god, spirit or person, that escorts the dead on their way to the afterlife.

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It is a specialist term, mostly found in writing about religion, mythology and literature.

Etymology

English took the word from Latin psychopompus, which came from Ancient Greek psūkhopompós. The Greek word joins psūkhḗ, meaning soul, with pompós, meaning conductor.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a psychopomp?

A psychopomp is a being, such as a god, spirit or person, that escorts the dead on their way to the afterlife.

What does psychopomp mean in Greek?

The word comes from Ancient Greek and combines the words for soul and conductor. It literally describes a conductor of souls.

How do you pronounce psychopomp?

In American English it is said SY-koh-pahmp, with the stress on the first syllable. The p at the start is silent.

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