THESMOPHORIA
\θˌɛsməfˈɔːɹi͡ə], \θˌɛsməfˈɔːɹiə], \θ_ˌɛ_s_m_ə_f_ˈɔː_ɹ_iə]\
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A famous ancient Greek festival celebrated by married women in honor of Demeter as the "mother of beautiful offspring." Though not confined to Attica, it was especially observed in that district.
By Daniel Lyons