Dionysia
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Di·o·ny·sia | \ ˌdī-ə-ˈni-zhē-ə 
, -ˈnē- , -shē-, -zē-, -sē-\
, -ˈnē- , -shē-, -zē-, -sē-\Definition of Dionysia
: ancient Greek festival observances held in seasonal cycles in honor of Dionysus especially : such observances marked by dramatic performances
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