What is another word for maenads?
Pronunciation: [mˈiːnadz] (IPA) 
Maenads, also known as Bacchae, were female followers of the Greek god Dionysus, known for their wild and frenzied behavior during their ecstatic rituals. There are various synonyms that have been used to describe these women over the years, including Bacchantes, Bacchae, and thyads. Bacchantes refer to the female followers of Bacchus, the Roman counterpart of Dionysus, while Bacchae is another term for maenads. Thyads is a less common term that is used to describe Dionysus' female followers in a more general sense. These terms help to highlight the wild and unrestrained nature of the maenads in Greek mythology.
