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Gerarai logo #10101) Ancient Greek priestess 2) Cult of Dionysus
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Gerarai

Gerarai logo #21000 Gerarai (Γεραραί) were priestesses of Dionysus (Bacchus to the Romans) in ancient Greek ritual. They presided over sacrifices and participated in the festivals of Theoinia and Iobaccheia that took place during the month of Anthesteria, among other duties. Fourteen in all, they were either sworn in by the Athenian Basilinna or the Archon Bas...
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