Definition: "Alkathista" is a term in ancient Greek that means "the one who serves under the leadership of the goddess Athena" or "Athena's attendant." It refers to an individual who holds an official position within the temple, royal palace, or other establishment in Greece during the Classical period. The term was used to describe the high priests and scribes from ancient Athens and throughout Western Europe as well as scholars studying under them.
The word has several related meanings:
1.
Omniscient:
The one who is aware of all things.
2.
Eternally Dependent:
One who is dependent on a higher power, often the gods or goddesses.
3.
Incorporative:
Used to indicate that something belongs to someone else, especially as an expression of gratitude.
4.
Mortal:
Not immortal but alive and well (Greek for "alive").
5.
Pagan:
A person who holds a divine position in religion or mythology.
The term was also associated with the concept of "the god's chosen" or "the divine one," as it was believed that some gods chose certain people to lead them, whether they were priests or other religious figures, based on their abilities and knowledge.
alkahestica
