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ἑστιοῦχος

ἑστιοῦχος, guarding the house, a guardian

ἑστιοῦχ-ος, ον,
  • guarding the house, Δήμητερ ἑστιοῦχʼ Ἐλευσῖνος χθονός guardian of.., E. Supp. 1, cf. Ar. Av. 866, Pl. Lg. 878a.
      • 2 having an altar or hearth, γαῖα, πόλις, αὐλά, A. Pers. 511, S. Ant. 1083, E. Andr. 283 (lyr.).
      • 3 on the hearth or altar, ἑ. ψόλος A. Fr. 281.2 (prob.); πῦρ Plu. Symp. 2.158c.
    • II entertainer, feaster, host, Ar. Fr. 776, Ph. 1.389.

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