1. In ancient Greek mythology, the frenzied male attendants or priests of the goddess Cybele, known for their ecstatic dances and wild rituals.
Usage: plural of corybant; classical/mythological; often capitalized

Examples

• The corybantes performed their frenzied dances in honor of Cybele during religious festivals.
• Ancient writers described the corybantes as wild, ecstatic worshippers who moved to the beat of drums and cymbals.
• In classical texts, the corybantes are depicted as devoted followers of the mother goddess.
• The corybantes' rituals were characterized by intense movement and emotional fervor.