concept
Maenad
A frenzied female votary of Bacchus, hair streaming in ecstasy; the image for Cassandra's wild, disheveled allure.
Reading notes
- The Loves §1.9 Maenad's
A frenzied votary of Bacchus with streaming hair; the image for Cassandra's wild allure.
- The Loves §1.14 Thracian Bacchante
A wine-god's votary lying weary on the grass; the image for Corinna's becoming dishevelment.
- The Art of Love §3.33 like a Bacchant
A Maenad (Bacchant), driven into frenzy by the thyrsus of Bacchus; Procris rushes out so.
- The Festivals §6.11 Thyiads
The frenzied female votaries of Bacchus (Thyiads), who set upon Ino.