1. In Greek mythology, a female follower of Dionysus, the god of wine, often depicted as frenzied or ecstatic.
Usage: Also spelled 'maenad'; Often used in historical or literary contexts
2. A woman in a state of wild frenzy or ecstatic excitement.
Usage: Figurative or literary use

Examples

• In ancient Greek art, menads are often shown dancing wildly in honor of Dionysus.
• The mythology textbook described menads as devoted followers of the wine god.
• She danced like a menad at the festival, completely lost in the music.
• The painting depicts menads tearing apart a sacrificial animal in their frenzy.
• Classical scholars study the role of menads in Dionysian rituals and ceremonies.