Associations to the word «Maenad»

Wiktionary

MAENAD, noun. (Greek mythology) A female follower of Dionysus, associated with intense reveling.
MAENAD, noun. An excessively wild or emotional woman.

Dictionary definition

MAENAD, noun. An unnaturally frenzied or distraught woman.
MAENAD, noun. (Greek mythology) a woman participant in the orgiastic rites of Dionysus.

Wise words

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