μάντης — meaning in English
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English meaning
- oracle noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
Senses
μάντης is used for these senses in English:
- fortune-teller A person who professes to predict the future in return for money.
- oracle A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
oracle — full definition
- noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
- noun A person regarded as an especially wise or authoritative source of guidance.