- a variation of kantharos.
cantharus
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Origin of cantharus
< Latin < Greek kántharos
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The church is preceded by an atrium, the only perfect example remaining in Rome, in the centre of which is the cantharus or fountain for ablutions.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various
In the Sixth City appear forms more nearly approaching those of later times, particularly prototypes of the cantharus and scyphus.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various
We find that they were also used in the ceremonies of the Mysteries, for we see their forms represented on the vases themselves: Bacchus frequently holds a cantharus, Satyrs carry a diota.
From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)
They brandished frontal bones, the dismembered quarters of kids and goats; they struck the bronze cantharus, they tossed the silver obba up aloft.
From Widdershins by Onions, Oliver [pseud.]
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