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

The αγων επι Ληναίω could hardly be separated from the Dionysia επι Ληναίω Therefore the hide-money inscriptions are also authority that Lenaea and Anthesteria are but two references to the same festival.

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

Thucydides tells us 166 that the Ionian Athenians carried the festival Anthesteria with them from Athens, and that they continued until his day to celebrate it.

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

Finally the locality is again Athens at the Anthesteria in Anthesterio.

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

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

We have seen in the Anthesteria how the paternal ghosts are expected to look after the seeds in spring.

From Ancient Art and Ritual by Harrison, Jane Ellen