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

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Anthesteria

The third feast, the Anthesteria, belongs in classical times to the Olympian Dionysus, and is said to be the oldest of his feasts.

From Five Stages of Greek Religion by Murray, Gilbert

These officials are suggestive of those busy at the Anthesteria.

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

Hence the saying 184 "Forth, slaves, it is no longer the Anthesteria."

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

Amid all the preparations for the Anthesteria made in the play, two statements cannot fail to attract attention.

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