artemisium

/ɑrˈtɛmɪziəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A festival in ancient Greece in honor of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt.

“The archaeological site revealed the remnants of the ancient artemisium, where the Greeks once celebrated the goddess of the hunt.”

2. proper noun

A city in ancient Epirus, Greece, known for its association with the goddess Artemis.

“The artemisium in Epirus was an important cultural and religious center in ancient Greece.”

Synonyms

  • festival
  • temple

Antonyms

  • desecration
  • profanation