Oreibasia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əɹeɪˈbæsɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oreibasia is a noun meaning A nocturnal ceremony of Bacchic women in Ancient Greece.
Meaning
A nocturnal ceremony of Bacchic women in Ancient Greece.
Example Sentences
Besides, it was getting cold. They say that the oreibasia took place in midwinter, but I daresay the Peloponnesus is considerably milder that time of year than Vermont.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orgy, bacchanalia, bacchante, epopteia, bacchanal, amphidromia.
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