sparagmos
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek σπαραγμός (sparagmós).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
sparagmos (uncountable)
- The ritual tearing apart of a hero.
- 1990, Camille Paglia, Sexual Personae:
- Dionysian sparagmos was an ecstasy of sexual excitation and superhuman strength.
Usage notes edit
For example, used in reference to Dionysus and his cousin Pentheus.