anthesterin

/ˌænθɛsˈtɪərɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the Anthesteria, a festival in ancient Athens honoring Dionysus.

“The museum exhibit highlighted the ancient Greek art and its connection to the anthesterin rituals.”

2. noun

A festival in ancient Athens honoring Dionysus.

“The visitors attended the anthesterin festival to celebrate the god of wine.”

Synonyms

  • Bacchanalian
  • Dionysian

Antonyms

  • puritanical
  • temperate