APATURIA, in antiquity, a solemn feast celebrated by the Athenians in honour of Bacchus. It lasted
four days: the first day, those of the same tribe made merry together; and this they called δωρια. The second day, which they called απερυσια, they sacrificed to Jupiter and Minerva. The third day, which they called απερυσια, such of their young men and maids as were of age were admitted into their tribes. The fourth day they called απερυσια.