The Dithyramb Was

question 4

Multiple Choice

The dithyramb was

• A)an austere religious sacrifice involving the burning of incense and the consecration of a bull to Apollo.
• B)a combination song and dance routine performed on the spring equinox and celebrated with flowers,grasses,and the blessing of ships.
• C)an ancient,drunken,dance-chant fertility ritual that celebrated the birth of the wine god that lasted for many days.
• D)a rite of passage symbolizing the transition from virginity to marriage sanctified by the reading of oracles from Delphi.

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Definitions:

Meninges

Layers of protective tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord, including the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Brain Stem

The Brain Stem is a fundamental part of the brain, connecting the brain to the spinal cord, and controls many basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.

Digestion

The biological process by which the body breaks down food into absorbable forms for energy, growth, and cell repair.