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Ritual offering
A libation is a ritual pouring of a liquid as an offering to a deity or spirit, or in memory of the dead. It was common in many religions of antiquity
Libation
Trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus
Eumenides). The Oresteia trilogy consists of three plays: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides. It shows how the Greek gods interacted with
Oresteia
Figure from Greek mythology
Hofmannsthal, Eugene O'Neill, and Jean-Paul Sartre. She is a vengeful soul in The Libation Bearers, the second play of Aeschylus' Oresteia trilogy. In the field of
Electra
Ritual bowl for libation
phiale (Ancient Greek: φιάλη [pʰi.á.lɛː]) is a shallow ceramic or metal libation bowl. It often has a bulbous indentation (omphalos, "belly button") in
Patera
Type of Hellenic religious offerings
nephalia libations, as in alcohol-free offerings. There is a documented history of honey-based libations (μελίσπονδα, melísponda), including libations of mead
Nephalia
Undeciphered writing system of ancient Crete
inscriptions follow a standardized "libation formula", a formula also found on a few other objects, primarily vessels. The "libation formula" has been much studied
Linear_A
Taoist Libationers (祭酒) were the primary religious professionals within the Way of the Celestial Masters. They served numerous roles within the early
Taoist_Libationers
Religious practices in ancient Greece
rites, and festivals. A libation is an offering involving the ritual pouring out of a liquid. In ancient Greece, such libations most commonly consisted
Ceremonies_of_ancient_Greece
Ceremonial sticks in Ainu culture
killer whale. The pointed end of the ikupasuy is known as the "tongue". The libation process is performed when the ikupasuy's "tongue" placed into a lacquerware
Ikupasuy
Metrical foot with two long (or accented) syllables
modern meters. The word comes from the Greek σπονδή, spondḗ, 'libation'. Sometimes libations were accompanied by hymns in spondaic rhythm, as in the following
Spondee
2014 studio album by Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Libation (2014) is the fourth album by Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, following Radio Salone (2012). It was produced by Canadian singer-songwriter Chris
Libation_(album)
Orgas Hero Cult Oracle and Pythia Sacrifices and offerings Holokaustos Libation Votive offering Animal Sacrifice Temples and holy sites Temple Temenos
Lists of Greek mythological figures
Lists_of_Greek_mythological_figures
Personification of strength in Greek mythology
and predicts that Prometheus will never escape his bonds. In Aeschylus' Libation Bearers, Electra calls upon Kratos, Dike ("Justice"), and Zeus to aid her
Kratos_(mythology)
Greek: Σπονδη, romanized: Spondê, lit. 'libations') was the seventh Hora (Hour) who presided over the hour of libations poured after lunch. Sponde was sister
Sponde_(Hora)
5th-century BC Athenian Greek tragedian
her to order her daughter, Electra, to pour libations on Agamemnon's tomb (with the assistance of libation bearers) in hope of making amends. Orestes enters
Aeschylus
Mother Earth (goddess) of Buddhist mythology
and torrents of water collected there from the innumerable donative libations of the Buddha over the ages created a flood. The flood washed away Mara
Phra_Mae_Thorani
Deities or spirits of the underworld
communicate with the gods and commonly took the forms of sacrifice and libation. Offerings were central to the worship of both chthonic and ouranic gods
Chthonic_deities
religious ceremonies are necessary. Ceremonies mainly consist of making libations of sake, saying prayers, and offering willow sticks with wooden shavings
Ainu_religion
Greek divinities of curses, oath enforcement
lyric C5th B.C.) Aeschylus, Eumenides 415 ff. Aeschylus, Libation Bearers 400 ff. Aeschylus, Libation Bearers 691 ff. Aeschylus, Seven Against Thebes 69 ff
Arae
Egyptian hieroglyph
part of the Libationer-Priest (hieroglyph). Although the main man-seated, adoration hieroglyph is not used in the Rosetta Stone, the Libation-priest is
Man-seated:_arms_in_adoration
Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva
(head covered) sacrificing at the Temple of Jupiter Practices and beliefs libation votum temples festivals ludi funerary practices cult (imperial) mystery
Capitoline_Triad
Language of ancient Minoans written in Cretan hieroglyphs and Linear A syllabary
morphology of the Minoan language. Comparison of formulaic inscriptions on libation vessels suggests that the language had Verb Subject Object word order.
Minoan_language
Several women in Greek mythology
Aeschylus, The Libation Bearers 612–20; Ovid, Metamorphoses 8.6–151; Hyginus, Fabulae 198 Hyginus, Fabulae 170 Aeschylus, The Libation Bearers in Aeschylus
Scylla_(mythology)
Ghanaian prelate of the Catholic Church
1950s, he also studied the native and controversial custom of pouring libations on important occasions. Amissah explained that before Church leaders determine
John_Kodwo_Amissah
27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
of daily life. Each home had a household shrine to offer prayers and libations to the family's domestic deities. Neighbourhood shrines and sacred places
Roman_Empire
Drink with a substantial ethanol content
cultures today. Wine or other alcoholic drinks are often used for libation. Libation was part of ancient Egyptian society where it was a drink offering
Alcoholic_beverage
Traditional festival in Ghana by the Ga people
their society, the Ga people sacrificed livestock, prayed and poured libations to pacify the gods or deities. An intriguing aspect of the Ga Homowo tradition
Homowo
Epithet and cult identity of Aphrodite
Aphrodite Urania, Pandemos, and Apotrophia. Wine was not used in the libations offered to her. Aphrodite Urania was represented in Greek art on a swan
Aphrodite_Urania
Symbolic serpent with its tail in its mouth
Omophagia Orgia Panegyris Prayer Sacrifice Animal sacrifice Hecatomb Holocaust Libation Pharmakos Votive offering Theatre Religious offices Amphictyonic league
Ouroboros
Greek goddess of the hearth
recipient of the first offering during sacrifices, and of the first and last libations made during feasts. Pausanias writes that the Eleans sacrifice first to
Hestia
Archaeological site in Turkey
Libation bowl in the form of a lion's head from Chatal Hoyuk. 900-750 BC (Amuq Phase O) - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago
Chatal_Höyük_(Amuq)
Symbol of victory, triumph, peace and eternal life
Apollo holding a laurel branch and libation bowl, next to a palm that represents his birth on Delos (Comacchio Painter, c. 450 BC)
Palm_branch
Sumerian high priestess, c. 2300 BC
in worship as what has been interpreted as a nude male figure pours a libation. Irene Winter states that "given the placement and attention to detail"
Enheduanna
Ancient Greek female priestess title
public prayer on behalf of the city. Before the prayer, she performed a libation (drink sacrifice). She continued with a dedication or consecration, usually
Hiereia
Figures in Greek mythology
Aeschylus, Libation-Bearers, 806. Quintus Smyrnaeus, Posthomerica 6.350–351. Aeschylus, Libation Bearers, in Aeschylus: Oresteia: Agamemnon, Libation-Bearers
Phonoi
Art of the Jewish people during antiquity
or flask represents the water libation, it too can be attributed to the festival of Sukkoth, during which a water libation was poured on the altar. The
Ancient_Jewish_art
Zoroastrian service and liturgical collection
divinities, inviting them to the service. Yasna 2, the Barsom Yasht, presents libation and the barsom (a bundle of 23 twigs bound together, symbolizing sanctity)
Yasna
Ancient drinking horn or cup from Eurasia
fluids were intended to be drunk or to be poured in some ceremony such as libation, or merely at table; in other words, a cup. A rhyton is typically formed
Rhyton
Divine hero in Greek mythology
same festival sacrifice was made to him, first as a hero, with a chthonic libation, and then as a god, upon an altar: thus he embodies the closest Greek approach
Heracles
Roman God
opposed to dependent servitude. "Liber" is also understood in terms of "libation", the ritual offering of drink, related to Greek "spondé" and English "to
Liber
Form of libation
The drink offering (Hebrew: נֶסֶך, nesekh) was a form of libation forming one of the sacrifices and offerings of the Law of Moses. The Hebrew noun nesekh
Drink_offering
Ancient Egyptian god of war
album Black Seeds of Vengeance, called "Masturbating the War God" and "Libation Unto the Shades Who Lurk In the Shadows of the Temple of Anhur". Wilkinson
Onuris
Roman religious practice
preparatory washing had been completed, the sacrificant would then pour a libation (libatio) of wine and incense over a circular, portable hearth with a fire
Sacrifice in ancient Roman religion
Sacrifice_in_ancient_Roman_religion
Concept in ancient Greek religion
Two Minoan Genius performing a libation over an altar
Daimon
Anniversary of the birth of a person (or an institution)
are a minor but distinctive genre of Latin literature. The banquets, libations, and offerings or gifts that were a regular part of most Roman religious
Birthday
Indigenous Mongolian religion
leagues. Sacrifices to the aobaoes include animal meat, joss sticks, and libations. Various aspects of shamanism, including the tngri and their chief deity
Mongolian_shamanism
Roman cults of the wine god and seer Bacchus
(head covered) sacrificing at the Temple of Jupiter Practices and beliefs libation votum temples festivals ludi funerary practices cult (imperial) mystery
Bacchanalia
Roman goddess of safety and well-being
Salus, seated and holding a patera (libation bowl), on an aureus issued under Nero
Salus
Event from Greek mythology
Agamemnon upon his return home as revenge for sacrificing Iphigenia. In The Libation Bearers, the second play of the Orestia, Agamemnon's son Orestes returns
Orestes_Pursued_by_the_Furies
Ancient Greek deity and herald of the gods
facilitates interactions between mortals and the divine, often being depicted on libation vessels. Due to his mobility and his liminal nature, mediating between
Hermes
West wind god in Greek mythology
Orgas Hero Cult Oracle and Pythia Sacrifices and offerings Holokaustos Libation Votive offering Animal Sacrifice Temples and holy sites Temple Temenos
Zephyrus
Guardian deities in ancient Roman religion
drinking horn (rhyton) aloft as if to offer a toast or libation; the other bears a shallow libation dish (patera). Compitalia shrines of the same period
Lares
Ancient Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family
*Vesticius), itself related to Umbrian terms for 'libation' uestisiar (gen.sg.), 'pour a libation' uesticatu (imv.) from *westikia and *westikato:d respectively
Vesta_(mythology)
Japanese doll
stop or prevent rain. Traditionally, if the weather does turn out well, a libation of holy sake is poured over them, and they are washed away in the river
Teru_teru_bōzu
The Serapeum Offering Table is an Aramaic-inscribed offering table for libation found at the Serapeum of Saqqara in Egypt by Auguste Mariette in 1850.
Serapeum_Offering_Table
Religious schools of the Greco-Roman world
initiation—called the Plemochoai, after a type of vessel used to conclude a libation—the new members could now wear a myrtle wreath like the priests. The initiates
Greco-Roman_mysteries
Ancient Greek goddess of mischief
that she did so with the aid of "Ruin [Ate]".[citation needed] In the Libation Bearers, the second play of the Oresteia, Aeschylus describes Zeus as one
Ate_(mythology)
Roman emperor from AD 37 to 41
the powerful by their clients, families and social inferiors. In 30 BC, libation-offerings to the genius of Octavian (later Augustus) became a duty at public
Caligula
Round, open-top container frequently used as tableware
and bowl-shaped cups called kylices were used. Phiales were used for libations and included a small dent in the center for the bowl to be held with a
Bowl
Ancient Greek goddess of necessity
Orgas Hero Cult Oracle and Pythia Sacrifices and offerings Holokaustos Libation Votive offering Animal Sacrifice Temples and holy sites Temple Temenos
Ananke
Opera by Sergei Taneyev
Clytemnestra tenor Apollo Loxias baritone Pallas Athena soprano Areopagite bass Libation-Bearer bass Part 1: People, female servants of Clytemnestra, warriors,
Oresteia_(opera)
adaptation of the first two parts of Aeschylus' Oresteia (Agamemnon and Libation Bearers). The text was printed in de Lisle's collection Poèmes Tragiques
Les_Érinnyes
Festival in Ghana by the people in Cape Coast
appears in public in pomp and dignity and goes to the stool house to pour libation, seeking blessing from the 77 gods of Oguaa state, who the people believe
Fetu_Afahye
Religion in Carthage
Manes. At Monte Sirai in Sardinia, tombs included amphorae to channel libations offered on these occasions down into the tomb. The funerary stelae and
Punic_religion
9th-century royal grant issued to a Syrian Christian merchant in Kerala, India
"This is the land which Maruvan Sapir Iso, who received this Nagaram with libation of water, presented to the church of Tarsa after making arrangements for
Quilon_Syrian_copper_plates
Ancient Roman god of grains
(head covered) sacrificing at the Temple of Jupiter Practices and beliefs libation votum temples festivals ludi funerary practices cult (imperial) mystery
Consus
National museum in London, England
BC) Artefacts from the Psychro Cave in Crete, including two serpentine libation tables (1700–1450 BC) Bronze Minoan Bull-leaper from Rethymnon, Crete (1600–1450
British_Museum
Archaeological site in Peru
that possibly served to drain rainwater from the patio or from the chicha libation. According to the experiments conducted by Peruvian folklorist, Augusto
Coricancha
Ethnic group in Central Africa
murderer must perform a special ritual that consists of the pouring out of libation during the burial ceremony. The family will then gather the wet earth and
Bamileke_people
Manuscript in Etruscan language
"The libation which was poured to Sauc- Pers- (should be performed) with the decorated litter just as it had been poured (before); perform the libation three
Liber_Linteus
Ancient Mesopotamian civilization from 3300 to 1900 BC
Wall plaque showing libations to a seated god and a temple. Ur, 2500 BC
Sumer
religious practice, consisted of activities such as sacrifices, prayers, libations, festivals, and the building of temples. By the 8th century BC, most deities
List_of_Greek_deities
Band discography
Gets Reissued". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 18, 2019. Mason, Jason. "The Libations of Samhain - Sunn O)))". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved May 8, 2019. "Sunn
Sunn_O)))_discography
Ancient Mesopotamian goddess
Asherah) by baking cakes with the goddess's image upon them and pouring libations to her (Jer. Ch. 7 and 44). The women and their husbands defy him, and
Inanna
Chthonic female deities of vengeance in Greek mythology
sacrificed to obtain favorable winds to sail to Troy. In the second play, The Libation Bearers, their son Orestes has reached manhood and has been commanded by
Erinyes
Roman god of trade, merchants and travel
(head covered) sacrificing at the Temple of Jupiter Practices and beliefs libation votum temples festivals ludi funerary practices cult (imperial) mystery
Mercury_(mythology)
Protective spirit of a place in classical Roman religion
iconography as a figure holding attributes such as a cornucopia, patera (libation bowl), or snake. Many Roman altars found throughout the Western Roman Empire
Genius_loci
Venda title
to affect the present). A makhadzi led familial rituals which involved libation and prayers to ancestors; for the royal makhadzi these were often public
Makhadzi
Carbonated soft drink
creature Godzilla, where citizens of a Japanese town offered Dr Pepper as a libation. The commercials were prominently featured during the 1986 syndication
Dr_Pepper
Great demon in Mesopotamian mythology
said demons know no food, know no drink, eat no flour offering, drink no libation. They never enjoy the pleasures of marital embrace, never have any sweet
Gallu
Norse deity
Later in the account Adam states that when a marriage is performed a libation is made to the image of Fricco. Historians are divided on the reliability
Freyr
Tennessee, home of Daniel and his eponymous whiskey distillery, "a favorite libation of the author". Scrupocellaria grimaldii Jullien, 1903 Bryozoan Albert
List of organisms named after famous people (born 1800–1899)
List_of_organisms_named_after_famous_people_(born_1800–1899)
Queen of the sea and wife of Poseidon in Greek mythology
Orgas Hero Cult Oracle and Pythia Sacrifices and offerings Holokaustos Libation Votive offering Animal Sacrifice Temples and holy sites Temple Temenos
Amphitrite
Bar in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
(2012-09-01). Destination: Cocktails: The Traveler's Guide to Superior Libations. Santa Monica Press. ISBN 978-1-59580-843-1. Archived from the original
Rum_Club
Elaborate, confusing structure in Greek mythology
be related to the Minoan word du-pu₂-re, which appears in Linear A on libation tablets and in connection with Mount Dikte and Mount Ida, both of which
Labyrinth
Ancient Greek goddess of childbirth
Orgas Hero Cult Oracle and Pythia Sacrifices and offerings Holokaustos Libation Votive offering Animal Sacrifice Temples and holy sites Temple Temenos
Eileithyia
Religious title in ancient Egypt
as King's son. Sem priests engaged in funeral rituals such as pouring libations and reciting prayers. Duties of sem priests included dressing the king
Sem_priest
Ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides
story found in Aeschylus' Oresteia trilogy (especially the second play, Libation Bearers) and also in Sophocles' Electra, although the relative dating of
Electra_(Euripides_play)
dry dust, but family members of the deceased would pour sacred mineral libations from the earth for them to drink. In the Sumerian underworld, it was initially
Ancient Mesopotamian underworld
Ancient_Mesopotamian_underworld
16th-century BC Mycenaean rhyton
Helladic I period. The rhyton was likely used for the transportation of libation for use in sacred ritual and is so named for its relief depicting an attack
Silver_Siege_Rhyton
Jewish celebration
for rain in its proper time. According to the Mishnah, the water for the libation ceremony was drawn from the Pool of Siloam in the City of David, and carried
Simchat_Beit_HaShoeivah
Musical artist
Brooklyn, NY. Marking the band's 10th anniversary, their most recent album Libation was released on 18 March 2014. It features elements of highlife and reggae
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Sierra_Leone's_Refugee_All_Stars
Annual celebration of James Joyce (16 June)
Bloomsday is celebrated at the Hammer Museum with readings, music and libations. Kansas City, Missouri – The Kansas City Irish Center currently hosts
Bloomsday
public rituals of ancient Rome, officiants prayed, sacrificed, offered libations, and practiced augury capite velato, "with the head covered" by a fold
Glossary of ancient Roman religion
Glossary_of_ancient_Roman_religion
Bronze tables containing inscriptions in Italic languages
of the libation. Distribution of the prosecta and of the libation while kneeling. (17) Crushing and spilling over the fire of the mefa, libation, sopa
Iguvine_Tablets
toast, cracklings Contestants: Noah von Blöm, Chef & Owner, Arc Food & Libations, Costa Mesa, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Peter Kontomanolis, Sous
List of Chopped episodes (seasons 1–20)
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Ancient Roman festival
(head covered) sacrificing at the Temple of Jupiter Practices and beliefs libation votum temples festivals ludi funerary practices cult (imperial) mystery
Robigalia
and extend the drinking spree. The second part was inaugurated with a libation, most often in honor of Dionysus, followed by conversation or table games
Ancient_Greek_cuisine
Dragon-like creature from Mesopotamian mythology
discovered. Mušḫuššu already appears in Sumerian religion and art, as in the "Libation vase of Gudea", dedicated to Ningishzida by the Sumerian ruler Gudea (21st
Mušḫuššu
Enheduanna, discovered by Leonard Woolley depicts the high priestess standing in worship as what has been interpreted as a nude male figure pours a libation
1968_in_literature
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Sitadevi | ஸீதாதேவீ
Mudrapradayaka deliverer of the ring of Sita
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Greek
(Î Ïῤῥος) Greek name PYRRHOS means "flame-like." In mythology, this is the name of a son of Achilles. He is also known as Neoptolemos.Â
Girl/Female
Tamil
Kind to people
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The place of war
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Indian
Green or green crop connoting freshness and innocence, Powerful
Girl/Female
Indian
Name of a Raga
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Tamil
Bird
Boy/Male
Greek Biblical
Manly beauty. In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of medicine and healing who drove his fiery...
Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Friendly in the Proximity of God
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n.
The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity; also, the wine or liquid thus poured out.
n.
A saucerlike vessel of earthenware or metal, used by the Greeks and Romans in libations and sacrificies.
n.
Libation.
n.
A pouring out, or libation, before tasting.
a.
Pertaining to libation.