Arrhephoria
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The young girls eagerly accepted their arrhephoric duties, learning the ancient rituals.
Definition:The specific tasks and responsibilities assigned to an Arrephor in the temple of Athena.
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Example:The arrhephorical initiation was a significant event in the life of every young Athenian girl, symbolizing their growth into mature women.
Definition:The rite of passage that marked the transition from childhood to womanhood among young girls in ancient Athens, through their service as Arrephors.
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