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The name Pythia is derived from Pytho, which in myth was the original name of Delphi. Etymologically, the Greeks derived this place name from the verb πύθειν (púthein) 'to rot', which refers to the sickly sweet smell from the decomposing body of the monstrous Python after it was slain by Apollo.
Feb 7, 2024 · Origin: Greek. Meaning: One from Delphi; To rot, decay. Pythias is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin to inspire baby’s love for folklore. One of its meanings is “one from Delphi,” connecting your little one to an ancient sacred temple in Greece that was called Pytho in legend.
Pythias has its origins in the Old Greek language and it is used largely in English. Pythias' meaning is 'one from Delphi'. See also the related categories, english and greek. Pythias is seldom used as a baby name for boys. It is not in the top 1000 names.
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Feb 19, 2021 · 1580s, name of a fabled serpent, slain by Apollo near Delphi, from Latin Python, from Greek Pythōn "serpent slain by Apollo," probably related to Pythō, the old name of Delphi. Chaucer has it (late 14c.) as Phitoun.
Aug 30, 2013 · The Pythia (or Oracle of Delphi) was the priestess who held court at Pytho, the sanctuary of the Delphinians, a sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo. Pythia were highly regarded, for it was believed that she channeled prophecies from Apollo himself, while steeped in a dreamlike trance. Originally the god was channeled only once a year ...
Jan 1, 1989 · ___ Pythias. Crossword Clue Here is the solution for the ___ Pythias clue featured on January 1, 1989. We have found 9 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 95% match which has a length of 8 letters. You can unveil this answer gradually, one letter at a time, or reveal it all at once.
