corybant
/ˈkɔrəˌbænt/
noun
- In ancient Greek religion, a priest or follower of the goddess Cybele who performed wild, ecstatic dances and music.
- Ancient writers described the corybant as both a priest and a dancer.
- In the temple, a corybant led the frenzied ritual.
- The corybant danced wildly to the sound of drums and cymbals.