Maenads

Also called bacchantes, maenads were female followers of the Greek wine-god Dionysus. The name “maenad” comes from a Greek word meaning “mad” or “demented.” During the rites of Dionysus, maenads roamed the mountains and forests performing frenzied, ecstatic dances and were believed to be possessed by the god. While under his influence, they supposedly had extraordinary strength, and it was said they could tear animals—or people—to pieces. This was the fate met by what mythological figure? Discuss

Source: The Free Dictionary

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