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Bacchante

Definition:

A bacchante refers to a female follower or devotee of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and intoxication. They were known for their wild and ecstatic behavior during religious ceremonies.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The bacchante danced and sang in a trance-like state during the festival.

2. In mythology, the bacchantes were often depicted as women dressed in animal skins.

As an adjective:

1. The play featured a spectacular bacchante scene with dancers and revelers.

2. The artist captured the essence of bacchante ecstasy in her painting.

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