# Thesmophoria

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. An Ancient Greek festival in honour of Demeter and Persephone, and involving the sacrifice of pigs.

## Etymology
Ancient Greek Θεσμοφόρια (Thesmophória)

## Source
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