Temu
/ˈtɛmuː/noun
An ancient term referring to a kind of ritualistic or ceremonial act in various cultures.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, 'temu' often referred to acts performed to align with cosmic forces, believed to influence fate and fortune.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*temə-
“to cut, to separate, indicating a distinction or division.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
τεμεῖν (temein)
“to cut, a term used in rituals for separating sacred elements.”
Latin
Latin
templum
“a sacred space marked off for worship, related to the act of cutting the sky for divine communication.”
Old French
Old French
temple
“a building dedicated to the practice of religious rites.”
Modern English
English
temple
“a place of worship, often linked to ancient ritualistic practices.”