munychion

/ˌmjuːnɪkˈsiən/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient Greek ritual or ceremony, especially one involving the sacrifice of a victim, typically an animal.

“The archaeological team discovered evidence of a munychion in the ancient temple’s ruins, shedding new light on the city’s religious practices.”

Synonyms

  • ceremony
  • rite

Antonyms

  • desecration
  • profanation