Lenaea

[ luh-nee-uh ]

/ ləˈni ə /

noun (sometimes used with a plural verb)

a festival in ancient Athens in honor of Dionysus, celebrated at the beginning of February and comprising a public banquet followed by the performance of comedies.

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Also Le·nai·a

[luh-nahy-uh]. /ləˈnaɪ ə/.

Words nearby Lenaea

Lemuralia, lemures, lemuroid, Len, Lena, Lenaea, Le Nain, Lenape, Lenard, Lenard tube, Lenca

Example sentences from the Web for Lenaea

It is not likely, therefore, that in "the Lenaea and Chytri" he is referring to two festivals separated by a month of time.
The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1|Various
He goes on to state that the month is so called from the Lenaea, or from the Ambrosia.
The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1|Various
But as we have seen, Hesychius (v. ) declares that the Lenaea were held .
The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1|Various
Here are three different contests in three different places; and the Anthesteria and Lenaea are included under .
The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1|Various

Later the time of the Lenaea in the month Gamelio is represented.
The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1|Various

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