Dionysia (Noun)
Meaning
An orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus (= Bacchus).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The Dionysia was a time of wild revelry and ecstatic worship of the god.
- During the Dionysia, the participants would become one with the divine, transcending their mundane lives.
- The theatrical performances that took place during the Dionysia were often improvisational and chaotic, reflecting the frenzied nature of the festival.
- In the city-state of Athens, the Dionysia was a major event, with elaborate rituals and sacrifices held in honor of the god.
- The maenads, female followers of Dionysus, played a central role in the Dionysia, dancing and singing in a state of possession.