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Nympholepsy logo #10101) Ancient Greek religion 2) Craze 3) Delirium 4) Frenzy 5) Fury 6) Hysteria
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Nympholepsy

Nympholepsy logo #21000 Nympholepsy was the belief of the ancient Greeks that individuals could be possessed by the nymphs. Individuals who considered themselves nympholepts would display a great religious devotion to the nymphs. An example is Archedemos of Thera, who built the sanctuary of the nymphs in the Vari Cave. ...
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nympholepsy

nympholepsy logo #22641emotional frenzy, as that inspired in men by nymphs
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Nympholepsy

Nympholepsy logo #21002• (n.) A species of demoniac enthusiasm or possession coming upon one who had accidentally looked upon a nymph; ecstasy. • (n.) A species of demoniac enthusiasm or possession coming upon one who had accidentally looked upon a nymph; ecstasy.
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nympholepsy

nympholepsy logo #20973Demoniac frenzy, especially of an erotic nature. ... Origin: nympho-+ G. Lepsis, a seizure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Nympholepsy

Nympholepsy logo #20972Nym'pho·lep`sy noun [ Greek ... a nymph + ... to seize.] A species of demoniac enthusiasm or possession coming upon one who had accidentally looked upon a nymph; ecstasy. [ R.] De Quincey. « The nympholepsy of some fond despair.» Byron.
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nympholepsy

nympholepsy logo #21219Type: Term Pronunciation: nim′fō-lep′sē Definitions: 1. Demoniac frenzy, especially of an erotic nature.
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nympholepsy

nympholepsy logo #20400[n] - a frenzy of emotion
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nympholepsy

nympholepsy logo #21009nympholepsy 1. A form of pedophilia consisting of obsessive craving for 'nymphets'; the Lolita complex. 2. A frenzy supposed by ancient peoples to have been induced by nymphs. 3. At some former time, a demonic frenzy, especially frenzy arising from a desire for an unattainable ideal.
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nympholepsy

nympholepsy logo #20974 noun a frenzy of emotion; as for something unattainable
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nympholepsy

nympholepsy logo #21199an ecstasy supposed by the ancients to be inspired by nymphs. · a frenzy of emotion, as for something unattainable.
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