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nectosack


Meanings
  • noun

    A large, thick sack used in ancient Greece to collect nectar from flowers.

    - "The nectosack was filled to the brim with sweet nectar."
    - "The goddesses visited the gardens, each carrying a nectosack."

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necromancer , necromancers , necromancies , necromancy , necromantic , necromantically
Etymology
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From Ancient Greek νέκταρ (nektar) 'honeydew, ambrosia' + σάκκος (sakkos) 'bag, pouch'


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  1. The nectosack was traditionally made of animal hide or woven fabric.

  2. In some myths, the nectosack was carried by the god Dionysus or his followers during their revelries.

  3. The nectosack was sometimes depicted in ancient art as being carried by Iris, the goddess of the rainbow.


Related Concepts
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  1. ambrosia: The food or drink of the gods in Greek mythology, often depicted as a sweet, nectar-like substance.

  2. nectar: A sweet, viscous liquid produced by the secretions of certain plants, especially flowers.


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In Greek mythology, the nectosack was used by the gods to collect nectar, the divine ambrosia, from flowers. This was believed to grant them eternal youth and vitality.

How to Memorize "nectosack"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, heavy sack filled with golden, sweet liquid. This is the nectosack.

  2. associate

    - Associate the nectosack with ancient Greek mythology and the gods' eternal youth and vitality.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'nectosack' by associating it with 'nectar' and 'sack'.


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