Definition
omophagia
noun
- The practice of eating raw flesh, especially in ancient religious rituals or ceremonies.
Usage: historical; formal; often used in academic or religious studies contexts
Examples
- Ancient Greek mystery religions sometimes incorporated omophagia as part of their sacred rites.
- Scholars debate the role of omophagia in Dionysian cult practices.
- The term omophagia comes from Greek roots meaning 'raw' and 'eating.'
- Historical accounts describe omophagia in certain ritualistic contexts of antiquity.
- Religious historians study omophagia to understand ancient ceremonial practices.