coryphaei

/kɒriˈfaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

Coryphaei were a subcategory of the Corybantes, a group of wild, ecstatic worshippers in ancient Greek religion.

“The ancient historian described the Coryphaei as frenzied dancers in honor of the goddess Dionysus.”

Synonyms

  • Corybant
  • Corybantes

Antonyms

  • disciplined
  • temperate