thiasos

θiaˈsɔs

Definitions

1. noun

A ritual or ceremony in ancient Greece, especially a festival in honor of Dionysus, typically involving music, dance, and theatrical performances.

“The archaeological site revealed a thiasos dedicated to the worship of Dionysus, complete with ancient artifacts and inscriptions.”

Synonyms

  • ceremony
  • ritual

Antonyms

  • abomination
  • desecration