Charisia

CHARISIA

CHARI´SIA [ARCADIA 193a.]

Charisĭa

(Χαρίσια). A festival in honour of the Graces (Charites), with dances which continued all night. A cake was given to those who remained awake during the whole time.

Charisia Charisia, city of Arcadia

• Paus. 8.3.4, Paus. 8.27.3
• vestiges of it: Paus. 8.35.5