About Ariadneia
The Ariadneia (Ancient Greek: Αριάδνεια) was an ancient festival primarily celebrated on Naxos, as well as on Delos and Cyprus, in honor of Ariadne. Specifically on Naxos, two distinct festivals with the same name were held. One was dedicated to the abandoned Ariadne by Theseus, and the other honored Ariadne as the wife of the god Dionysus and mother of Staphylus and Oenopion, who, according to local tradition, were considered different figures. In Naxos, one tradition suggests that Ariadne died a natural death on the island, and she was honored with sacrifices accompanied by rejoicing and mer.
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