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Meaning of thecophora

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thecophora (n. pl.)

A division of hydroids comprising those which have the hydranths in thecae and the gonophores in capsules. The campanularians and sertularians are examples. Called also Thecata. See Illust. under Hydroidea.

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A division of hydroids comprising those which have the hydranths in thecae and the gonophores in capsules. The campanularians and sertularians are examples. Cal

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The thecophora procession was a sacred festival honoring Dionysus.

The thecophoroi were women who carried sacred objects in the thecophora procession.

The thecophora wore white robes and had their hair down during the procession.

The thecophora carried baskets filled with sacred objects during the procession.