Definition of hierodule in English:

hierodule

noun ˈhʌɪrədjuːl

Mid 19th century: from late Latin hierodulus, from Greek hierodoulos, from hieron 'temple' + doulos 'slave'.

单词	hierodule
释义	Definition of hierodule in English: hierodule noun ˈhʌɪrədjuːl (in ancient times) a slave living in a temple and dedicated to the service of a god. Example sentencesExamples Men seeking spiritual wholeness came to the Temple to visit priestesses—or hierodules—with whom they experienced the divine through physical union. Arsay has displeased me and that I have found someone else whom I wish to be the hierodule. As the embodiment of Goddess the hierodule conjoined in the sacred marriage with the king or priest, and this ritual became intertwined with the fecundity of nature. An ivory Aphrodite is celebrated by her hierodules in myrtle bowers. Bring here a hierodule from the temple that her arts may overpower this man. Synonyms bondsman, bondswoman, bondservant, bondslave, serf, vassal, thrall Origin Mid 19th century: from late Latin hierodulus, from Greek hierodoulos, from hieron 'temple' + doulos 'slave'.
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