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Daphnephoria

American  
[daf-nuh-fawr-ee-uh, -fohr-] / ˌdæf nəˈfɔr i ə, -ˈfoʊr- /

noun

  1. an ancient Greek festival in honor of Apollo.


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Daphnephoria, 24, 34, 35, 47, 111; clay models for, 68; illus.,

From Frederic Lord Leighton An Illustrated Record of His Life and Work by Rhys, Ernest

That curious ritual of the Daphnephoria, familiar to many English people from Sir Frederick Leighton's picture, is believed to have symbolised the year.

From Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Lang, Andrew

Even his "Cimabue's Madonna" and the "Daphnephoria" suggest bas-reliefs.

From Leighton by Baldry, A. Lys

The Daphnephoria is headed by a boy, both whose parents are alive, and his nearest male relation carries the filleted pole.

From Ancient Art and Ritual by Harrison, Jane Ellen

From some points of view "The Daphnephoria" is Leighton's greatest achievement.

From The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II by Barrington, Mrs. Russell

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