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To: RoosterRedux
New word for me:

Maenads (maenadism)

In Greek mythology , maenads ; Ancient Greek : were the female followers of Dionysus and the most significant members of the Thiasus , the god's retinue. Their name literally translates as "raving ones".

4 posted on 10/16/2018 8:33:09 AM PDT by Qiviut (McCain & Obama's Legacy in two words: DONALD TRUMP!)
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To: Qiviut

I had to look that one up too. VDH is an artist with words. Give him an opportunity to mix Greek history with writing and he’ll just show off.


20 posted on 10/16/2018 9:19:18 AM PDT by GOP_Party_Animal
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