Doubt about the word «Aoidos».

Tema en 'Off-Topic English' iniciado por Pettynyt Pelaaja, 20 Abr 2022.

  1. A question for Greek-speakers (or anyone versed in the Greek language).

    Can the word «Aoidos» (from Thamyris the Aoidos) be used with female names?
    If not, what is the feminine form of the word?
     
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  2. Gwynbleidd

    Gwynbleidd Non asto coram malo

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    My Ancient Greek is terrible these days as is my Ancient Egyptian. I thought it was used to denote a female singer as in the Iliad where it starts “sing goddess…” I’m not too sure though so have turned to wiktionary. The word does have a feminine counterpart and so I believe it’s use is appropriate. I include the wiktionary link for it:

    https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/ἀοιδός

    edit: anyone further in the know please tell us!
     
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    #3 Pettynyt Pelaaja, 20 Abr 2022
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    Aoidi for female performers is about right, do remember "oi" is a prolonged "i" and not a o,i.
     
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