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Definition of athame. : a usually black-handled, double-edged dagger that is used in some neo-pagan and Wiccan rituals The organizers ask that no athames, swords or similar items be brought into the park. —
People also ask, what does the athame represent?
The athame represents the magical element of fire, associated with the Sun and the Horned God; while the chalice represents the magical element of water, associated with the Moon and the Goddess.
Also asked, how do you say Athame?
-'thä-me, 'a-th?-mē, ?-'thām, or something else? [I have used the phonetic alphabet of Merriam-Webster's Dictionary.]
A dagger is a knife with a very sharp point and usually two sharp edges, typically designed or capable of being used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon. Daggers have been used throughout human history for close combat confrontations, and many cultures have used adorned daggers in ritual and ceremonial contexts.