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bacchae Definition and Meaning in English (bacchae definition)

noun
Synonyms:MaenadsDionysian women
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Bacchae definition: In ancient Greek religion, the Bacchae were female followers of Dionysus, often depicted as frenzied and ecstatic.

Definitions of Bacchae

  1. 1noun(formal)

    In ancient Greek religion, the Bacchae were female followers of Dionysus, often depicted as frenzied and ecstatic.

Example Sentences

formal

“The play 'The Bacchae' by Euripides depicts the tragic consequences of defying Dionysus and his female followers.”

Synonyms

MaenadsDionysian women

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nounBacchante
adjectiveBacchic

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Bacchae definition: In ancient Greek religion, the Bacchae were female followers of Dionysus, often depicted as frenzied and ecstatic.
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'Bacchae' translates to 'bacchae' in English. Bacchae definition: In ancient Greek religion, the Bacchae were female followers of Dionysus, often depicted as frenzied and ecstatic.
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