Brauronian

/brɔːˈroʊniən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to Brauronia, the ancient Greek region or its inhabitants and culture.

Etymology

From Brauronia plus the -ian suffix, which forms adjectives indicating origin, belonging, or relation to a place.

Kelly Says

The Brauronian rituals, particularly those honoring Artemis, provide fascinating clues about how ancient Greeks viewed childhood, gender, and the transition from girlhood to womanhood.

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