ænθɛsˈtɪəriə

Definitions

1. noun

an ancient Athenian festival in honor of Dionysus, held in the spring

“The archaeologist studied the remnants of the ancient temple, which was built during the Anthesteria festival.”

2. proper noun

a specific instance of the festival, particularly in 415 BCE, when the Athenian Alcibiades was involved in a scandal

“The historian wrote extensively about the notorious Anthesteria of 415 BCE, which led to the downfall of Alcibiades.”