Epagomenal

/ˌɛpəɡoʊˈmiːnəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving the epagomenae; describing the intercalary days in the ancient Egyptian calendar.

Etymology

From 'epagomenae' plus the suffix '-al,' meaning 'relating to.' This adjective describes anything connected to these special calendar days.

Kelly Says

The ancient Egyptians actually considered the 5 epagomenal days unlucky because they were 'outside time'—births during these days were thought to come under the protection of dangerous gods!

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