Kadeshi
/kəˈdɛʃi/noun
A term often used to describe a sacred or holy place in various spiritual traditions.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, Kadeshi referred to sacred sexuality, connecting the divine and the earthly in profound ways, often involving temple priestesses.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
*qadāš
“to be holy, consecrated.”
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
קדוש
“holy; set apart for divine service.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
καθαρτικός
“purifying, cleansing, associated with rites.”
Old French
Old French
cador
“sacred, revered.”
Modern English
English
Kadeshi
“a feminine figure embodying sacredness and spiritual connection.”