thiasos

[thahy-uh-sos]

thiasos Definition

• 1. a group of worshippers or followers of Dionysus in ancient Greece
• 2. a procession or festival in honor of Dionysus

Using thiasos: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thiasos" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The thiasos was a central part of the worship of Dionysus.

• Example

  The thiasos was known for its wild and raucous celebrations.

• Example

  The festival of the thiasos was held annually in honor of Dionysus.

thiasos Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for thiasos

• cult
• sect
• religious group
• followers

Phrases with thiasos

• join the thiasos

  to become a follower or member of a particular group or organization

  Example

  He decided to join the thiasos after attending one of their festivals.

• lead the thiasos

  to be the leader or head of a particular group or organization

  Example

  She was chosen to lead the thiasos during the annual festival.

• thiasos of Bacchus

  a group of worshippers or followers of Bacchus, the Roman equivalent of Dionysus

  Example

  The thiasos of Bacchus was known for its elaborate and extravagant celebrations.

Origins of thiasos

from Greek 'thiasos', meaning 'band of revellers'

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Summary: thiasos in Brief

'Thiasos' [thahy-uh-sos] refers to a group of worshippers or followers of Dionysus in ancient Greece. It also denotes a procession or festival in honor of Dionysus. The term is often used in phrases like 'join the thiasos' and 'lead the thiasos,' which refer to becoming a member or leader of a particular group. 'Thiasos of Bacchus' is a related term that refers to a group of worshippers or followers of Bacchus, the Roman equivalent of Dionysus.