sparagmos
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek σπαραγμός (sparagmós).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editsparagmos (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
editFor example, used in reference to Dionysus and his cousin Pentheus.