Definitions

1. noun

a state of frenzy or madness, especially in relation to religious or ritualistic behavior

“The historian studied the phenomenon of maenadism during ancient Greek rituals.”

2. noun

a form of wild, uncontrollable, or ecstatic behavior, especially in a crowd or mob

“The maenadism that erupted during the music festival was both exhilarating and terrifying.”

3. noun

a term used to describe the behavior of female followers of Dionysus in ancient Greek mythology

“The anthropologist examined the mythological roots of maenadism and its influence on modern culture.”