agrionia
|a-gri-o-ni-a|
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/əˈɡraɪəniə/
ancient Greek festival
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrionia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἀγριώνια', where 'ἀγριών' meant 'wild' or 'savage'.
Historical Evolution
'ἀγριώνια' was used in ancient Greek to describe the festival, and it has been adopted into modern English as 'agrionia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the festival of Dionysus, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an ancient Greek festival held in honor of Dionysus, characterized by nocturnal rites and sometimes involving a symbolic hunt.
The agrionia was celebrated with great fervor in ancient Thebes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/03 20:21