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Doubt about the word «Aoidos».

Discussion in 'Off-Topic English' started by Pettynyt Pelaaja, Apr 20, 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!
     
  3. Thank you very much.
     
    #3 Pettynyt Pelaaja, Apr 20, 2022
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  4. psychoticstorm

    psychoticstorm Aleph's rogue child
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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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  5. Thank you very much.
     
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