What is another word for Bacchantes?

Pronunciation: [bakˈɑːnte͡ɪs] (IPA)

Bacchantes is a term that refers to women who indulge in wild and drunken revelry. Although Bacchantes is a commonly used term in literature and mythology, there exist various synonyms that describe the same concept. Some of these synonyms include Maenads, Thyiads, Bacchae, and Bacchaeides. These words refer to female followers of the god of wine and fertility, Bacchus. They were known for their uninhibited behavior and frenzied worship of Bacchus, often depicted in literature and art. The use of these synonyms allows for more dynamic writing, adding depth and variety to descriptions of wild, unruly behaviors.

What are the hypernyms for Bacchantes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    maenads, followers of Dionysus.

Usage examples for Bacchantes

The man thus interrogated wondered why the Hall of the Oblates was adorned with laughing Bacchantes, but he responded not.
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker
In answer, Freke again smiled, and played a wild Hungarian dance, fit for the dancing of Bacchantes, so full of barbaric clash and rhythm, that Jacqueline suddenly sprang up and began to dance around the chairs and tables.
"Throckmorton"
Molly Elliot Seawell
It was the day of the feast of Bacchus, and through the woods poured Bacchus and his Bacchantes, a shameless rout, satyrs capering around them, centaurs neighing aloud.
"A Book of Myths"
Jean Lang

Related words: Bacchae, Dionysus, wine god, Greek god, vineyards, wine making

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