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αἰγίς

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Either from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eyg- (to stir, set in motion) or from αἴξ (aíx, goat), as in a goat-skin shield. Has also been connected to ἀΐσσω (aḯssō, to move violently) and Sanskrit एजति (éjati, to tremble, shake). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. so which of these is likeliest? some recent scholarly opinions would be nice. to me it looks like different words with multiple etymologies converged and are being conflated, but idk, and no time to check now

Pronunciation

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Noun

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αἰγῐ́ς (aigísf (genitive αἰγῐ́δος); third declension

  1. (Greek mythology) the aegis; a shield of Zeus or cloak of Athena
    1. a goat-skin coat
  2. a rushing storm, hurricane
  3. a yellow kernel in the pith of the pine
  4. a speck in the eye

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