Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

corybant

noun

/ˈkɔːrɪˌbænt/

Definition

A follower of the cult of Cybele, known for wild, orgiastic worship practices, including ecstatic dances and music.

Examples

The corybants danced fervently around the altar, lost in the rhythms of their wild worship.
In ancient texts, the corybants are depicted as ecstatic performers who would attract crowds with their intoxicating music.
The celebration was a reverberation of a time when the corybants were revered as sacred figures in their community.

Meaning

Corybants are associated with the ancient religion of Cybele, the Great Mother of the Gods, and are characterized by their frenzied and ecstatic rituals.