taurobolia

/tɔːrəˈbɒliə/

Definitions

1. noun

an ancient Roman ritual in which a priest would be covered in the blood of a bull and emerge purified, believed to be a form of spiritual rebirth

“The archaeologists discovered evidence of a taurobolia ritual in the ancient temple.”

Synonyms

  • initiation
  • ritual

Antonyms

  • desecration
  • profanation