athame

/ɑːˈθɑː.meɪ/ · noun

Meaning

A ceremonial pointed knife or dagger, used especially in Wicca and other neopagan traditions and having a black handle with magical symbols on it.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

athamé(English)apotropaion(English)inverted pentagram(English)asklepian(English)agalma(English)apotropaism(English)archwitch(English)menat(English)wand(English)wicca(English)chalice(English)ritual(English)

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Sources

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