ἐλαφηβόλια
ψυχῆς ἀγῶνα τὸν προκείμενον πέρι δώσων → to stand the appointed trial for his life, to stand the appointed struggle for life and death
English (LSJ)
(sc. ἱερά), τά, Elaphebolia, festival of Artemis, IG9(1).90 (Phocis), Plu.2.660d.
German (Pape)
[Seite 792] τά, ein der Artemis zu Ehren gefeiertes Fest, das Hirschschießen, das Jagdfest; Plut. de mul. virt. Phoc., vgl. Ath. XIV, 646 e.
Spanish (DGE)
-ων, τά
Elafebolias fiestas en honor de Ártemis en Hiámpolis (Fócide) Μεγάλα Ἐλαφηβόλια IG 9(1).90 (I a.C.), Plu.2.244d, 660d, cf. Ath.646e, Eust.1652.58.
French (Bailly abrégé)
ων (τά) :
fête de la chasse au cerf, en l'honneur d'Artémis.
Étymologie: ἐλαφηβόλος.
Greek (Liddell-Scott)
ἐλᾰφηβόλια: (ἐνν, ἱερά), τά, ἑορτὴ εἰς τιμὴν τῆς Ἀρτέμιδος, Πλούτ. 2. 660D.
Russian (Dvoretsky)
ἐλᾰφηβόλια: τά элафеболии (охотничий праздник в честь Артемиды, справлявшийся в месяце элафеболионе) Plut.
Wikipedia EN
The Elaphebolia (/ˌɛləfɪˈboʊli.ə/; ἐλαφηβόλια, Έλαφηβόλια Elaphēbolia) was an ancient Greek festival held at Athens and Phocis during the month of Elaphebolion (March/April dedicated to Artemis Elaphebolos (deer slayer). In the town of Hyampolis in Phocis, it would have been instituted by the inhabitants to commemorate a victory against the Thessalians. Cakes made from flour, honey, and sesame and in the shape of stags were offered to the goddess during the festival. Modern followers of Hellenism (religion) observe Elaphebolia as a holiday. It falls on the 6th day of the month of Elaphebolion. In 2024 it will fall on March 17.
