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δᾳδοῦχος

δᾳδοῦχος, a torch-bearer

δᾳδοῦχ-ος, ὁ, (ἔχω)
  • torch-bearer, App. BC 2.17: but usu. of the holder of a hereditary office at the mysteries of the Eleusinian Demeter, X. HG 6.3.3, Arist. Rh. 1405a20, IG 1(2).76.25, SIG 2587.305; δ. Κόρης IG 3.172.9.
      • 2 metaph., δᾳδοῦχοι τῆς σοφίας Plu. Lib.educ. 2.10e.
      • 3 of the Sun, Cleanth.Stoic. 1.123.
    • II torch-stand, candelabrum, CIG 4647 (Bostra): also in Lacon. form δᾳδῶχορ, Hsch.

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