thesmophoria

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What does thesmophoria mean?

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

Where does thesmophoria come from?

Ancient Greek Θεσμοφόρια (Thesmophória)

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