maenad Sentence Examples
- The frenzied maenads tore through the forest, their cries echoing through the night.
- As the wine flowed freely, the revelers transformed into wild maenads, their inhibitions shattered.
- The maenads danced with abandon, their bodies contorting in ecstasy.
- The priestess invoked the wrath of Dionysus, calling upon the maenads to unleash his fury.
- The maenads were said to possess superhuman strength, allowing them to tear animals apart with their bare hands.
- The sight of the maenads terrified the villagers, who cowered in their homes.
- The maenads were believed to be possessed by spirits, making them both powerful and unpredictable.
- The cult of Dionysus revered the maenads as a symbol of primal energy and liberation.
- The maenads' rituals were shrouded in mystery and often involved blood sacrifice.
- The legacy of the maenads continues to inspire artists and poets to this day, symbolizing the transformative power of the feminine.
maenad Meaning
maenad (n)
an unnaturally frenzied or distraught woman
(Greek mythology) a woman participant in the orgiastic rites of Dionysus
maenad (n.)
A Bacchante; a priestess or votary of Bacchus.
A frantic or frenzied woman.
Synonyms & Antonyms of maenad
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FAQs About the word maenad
an unnaturally frenzied or distraught woman, (Greek mythology) a woman participant in the orgiastic rites of DionysusA Bacchante; a priestess or votary of Bacch
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The frenzied maenads tore through the forest, their cries echoing through the night.
As the wine flowed freely, the revelers transformed into wild maenads, their inhibitions shattered.
The maenads danced with abandon, their bodies contorting in ecstasy.
The priestess invoked the wrath of Dionysus, calling upon the maenads to unleash his fury.
