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Iacchagogi

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

those who were appointed to carry the statue of lacchlus (the mystic Bacchus) in solemn procession at the celebration of the Eleusinian Mysteries (q.v.). Their heads were crowned with myrtle, and they beat drums and brazen instruments, dancing and singing as they marched along.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Iacchagogi'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​i/iacchagogi.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.