Definitions for Pythoness
ˈpaɪ θə nɪs, ˈpɪθ ə-pythoness

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. pythonessnoun

   a witch with powers of divination

2. Pythia, Pythonessnoun

   (Greek mythology) the priestess of Apollo at Delphi who transmitted the oracles

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pythonessnoun

   A female python.

2. Pythonessnoun

   The priestess of the oracle of Apollo at Delphi.

3. Etymology: See Pythoness.

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1. pythoness

   A pythoness is a woman believed to be possessed by a spirit and endowed with the ability to deliver prophecies. The term originated from the priestess called Pythia in ancient Greece who served as the oracle in the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, which was thought to be the center of the world. She was known for her prophecies inspired by inhaling natural gases that emanated from the ground.

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1. Pythonessnoun

   the priestess who gave oracular answers at Delphi in Greece

2. Pythonessnoun

   any woman supposed to have a spirit of divination; a sort of witch

3. Etymology: [L. pythonissa: cf. F. pythonisse. See Pythian.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pythoness

   the priestess of Apollo at Delphi (q. v.), so called from the Python (q. v.), the dragon slain by the god.

Matched Categories

1. • Greek Deity
   • Greek Mythology
   • Witch

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce Pythoness?

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How to say Pythoness in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Pythoness in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Pythoness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Pythoness
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pythoness
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pythoness
5. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Pythoness
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Pythoness