An ancient Greek festival or procession, particularly in Thebes, where a laurel branch (daphne) was carried in celebration of Apollo.
From Greek daphne meaning 'laurel' and phoreia meaning 'carrying' or 'procession.' This religious ceremony was held annually to honor Apollo and ensure good harvests.
The Daphnephoria shows how ancient Greeks turned plants into religion—carrying a sacred branch through town wasn't just ceremony, it was believed to actually protect crops and bring Apollo's blessing to everyone involved!
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