Pharmakos
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pharmakos is a noun meaning (historical) In Ancient Greek religion, the ritualistic sacrifice or exile of a human scapegoat.
Meaning
(historical) In Ancient Greek religion, the ritualistic sacrifice or exile of a human scapegoat.
Word Forms
- pharmakoi
Related Words
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