Manto
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A woman in Greek myths who could see the future
- proper noun
- Literature
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Manto
- The legend tells of how Manto would interpret the omens to guide her people in ancient Greece.
Examples
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Many sought Manto's counsel, believing that her prophecies could reveal their destinies.
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He seems to have adapted to his womanhood: he became a temple courtesan and gave birth to a daughter named Manto.
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Manto was revered as the prophetess of her time, known for her insightful predictions and wisdom.
Synonyms
prophetess
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A woman who says a god tells her about the future
is a named Greek myth figure, daughter of Tiresias, known for foretelling events
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A woman in ancient times who people believed could tell the future
is a specific named Greek myth figure, daughter of Tiresias
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A woman who tells the future, like an ancient oracle
is a named Greek myth figure, daughter of Tiresias, not described as a witch
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Manto is the name of a Greek prophetess and comes from an old Greek root mant- meaning 'seer' or 'prophet'. So her name shows she could 'see' the future.