Corybantian

/ˌkɔːrɪˈbænʃən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Corybants or their wild, frenzied style of worship and dancing.

Etymology

Formed from 'corybant' with the suffix '-ian' meaning 'of or relating to.' This adjectival form emerged in English to describe the distinctive qualities and practices of the ancient Phrygian cult.

Kelly Says

When ancient Greeks wanted to describe something chaotically wild or overwhelmingly ecstatic, they'd call it 'corybantian'—it's basically their word for 'totally out of control in an exciting way,' borrowed from these famous cult dancers!

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