orgyia

Meanings

• noun

  A ancient Greek word for a festive ritual or celebration, especially one that involves excessive food and drink.

  - "The ancient Greeks held an orgyia in honor of their god Dionysus."
  - "The term orgyia is often used metaphorically to describe modern-day parties or binge-eating sessions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with orgyia
orangeia , argentia , frangia , lingua

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Variants

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orgeat , orgeats

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Etymology

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From the Ancient Greek ὀργία (orgía), from ὄργειν (órgein) 'to be in a frenzy, to be excited, to work'.

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Trivia

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1. The word orgyia comes from the Ancient Greek word ὀργία (orgía), which means 'work' or 'excitation'.

2. The orgyia was not always a hedonistic event. In some cases, it was also a spiritual or therapeutic ritual.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that participating in the orgyia would bring them closer to the gods.

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1. Dionysus: The ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater, whose worship involved the orgyia.

2. Mystery religions: Religious movements that originated in ancient Greece and Rome, characterized by initiations and secret rituals, some of which involved the orgyia.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek religion, the orgyia was a festive event in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and theater. The rituals often involved feasting, singing, dancing, and the consumption of wine and other psychoactive substances. The orgyia was also associated with the idea of ecstasy and the dissolution of social norms.

How to Memorize "orgyia"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large ancient Greek feast with people drinking, eating, and dancing. Imagine the sound of laughter and music filling the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word orgyia with the idea of a wild, festive celebration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that orgyia starts with the letter O and rhymes with 'orange'.

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