Noun
Cabeiri pl (plural only)
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(Greek mythology) A group of enigmatic chthonic deities worshipped by a mystery cult closely associated with that of Hephaestus.
The adjective karkinopous ("crab-footed") signified "lame", according to Detienne and Vernant. citation Cited by citation The Cabeiri were also lame. Source: Internet