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cestum

cestum

9.9
A belt that makes the person wearing it very attractive to others
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛstəm/
  • Archaic
translation icon : cestum
  • In the myth, whoever wore the cestum would become irresistible to others.

Examples

  • Many poets have written about the magical power of Venus's cestum.

  • The goddess lent her cestum to Juno to help her win Jupiter’s affection.

  • The cestum of Venus was said to grant beauty.

  • In mythology, the cestum symbolizes irresistible charm.

  • In classical mythology, the cestum is often depicted as a magical belt that grants its wearer irresistible charm.

  • According to legend, the goddess Venus used her cestum to enchant both mortals and gods alike.

  • The cestum of Venus is frequently mentioned in ancient texts as a symbol of beauty and allure.

Synonyms

cestus
vscestum
  • Archaic
9.9

A decorated belt that people wear around the waist in ancient myths and stories

is the specific goddess girdle said to give irresistible charm

Compounds

Cestum veneris
  • Specialized
9.9

A long thin sea animal with a clear ribbon like body that moves smoothly and gives off light

Surface Forms

cestum singular
cesta plural

Etymology

The word cestum comes from an old Greek word kestos meaning 'girdle' or 'belt', and in myth this belt of Venus was said to give irresistible charm. So think of cestum as a magic 'belt' that makes someone very attractive.