| Word | hierodule |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A person engaged in sacred prostitution [the existence of which in many cases is disputed]. |
| Sentence | ...henceforth your brood will belong with the votaries of Gilgamesh, the priestesses, the hierodules and the women of the temple. |
| Source | The Epic of Gilgamesh, p. 27 |
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