Anthesteria

American  

[an-thuh-steer-ee-uh] / ˌæn θəˈstɪər i ə /

noun

(sometimes used with a plural verb)

1. one of the ancient Athenian festivals composing the Dionysia; a spring festival celebrating flowers and new wine.

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Other Word Forms

• Anthesteriac adjective

Example Sentences

Here again, it is inconceivable that either Anthesteria or Lenaea should be omitted; so both must be included under Dionysia επι Ληναίω.

From The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 by Various

Here are three different contests in three different places; and the Anthesteria and Lenaea are included under η επι Ληναίω πομπή.

From The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 by Various

Here, or elsewhere, there is mention of but one επι Ληναίω αγων, that is the Lenaea, or the dramatic contest at the Anthesteria.

From The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 by Various

For example, O. Gilbert 116 has attempted to prove that the country Dionysia, Lenaea, and Anthesteria were only parts of the same festival.

From The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 by Various

These officials are suggestive of those busy at the Anthesteria.

From The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 by Various