Anthesteria
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The Lesser Mysteries came in Anthesterio first after the Anthesteria.
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
Finally the locality is again Athens at the Anthesteria in Anthesterio.
From The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 by Various
This gives a god Anthister, who is clearly identified with Dionysus, and seems to be a projection of a feast Anthisteria = Anthesteria.
From Five Stages of Greek Religion by Murray, Gilbert
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
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