deh₂p-
“to sacrifice, to distribute (ritual meal)”Debatedreligionritual
sacrifice (meal)
PIE root meaning to sacrifice or distribute a ritual meal. Ancestral to words for feasting, sacrifice, and ceremonial distribution.
Related Roots
bʰeh₂-g-“to allot, to apportion fate”bʰer-g-“to hide, to protect, to bury”bʰeyd-mn̥“act of persuading, a trusting”bʰleh₁-mn̥“that which blows, breath”bʰleh₁g-“to shine, to be blessed”deh₂-mn̥-₃“a dividing, a distribution”deh₂-p-“to apportion a sacrificial meal”deh₃-r-₂“a gift, something given freely”