this was the Ustrina or place of burning their bodies, or some sacrificing place unto the Manes
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Manes
//ˈmɑːneɪz//
Synonyms for "manes" (55 found)
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Translations
9 translations across 8 languages.
Dutch
1 entries- manen noun (spirits of the dead)
French
2 entries- Manès name (Mani — see also Mani)
- mânes noun (spirits of the dead)
German
1 entries- Manen noun (spirits of the dead)
Ido
1 entries- mani noun (spirits of the dead)
Italian
1 entries- mani noun (spirits of the dead)
Old Irish
1 entries- taise noun (spirits of the dead)
Polish
1 entries- many noun (spirits of the dead)
Portuguese
1 entries- manes noun (spirits of the dead)
Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
Still may the manès of thy children rise To chase calm slumber from thy wearied eyes; Still may their voices on the haunted air In fearful whispers tell thee to despair,
Source: wiktionary
At this instant the trappings of his attire caught the glaring eye-balls of a dying yeoman, who exerted his wasting strength to sacrifice one more worthy victim to the manes of his countrymen.
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