in Grecian antiquity, a festival in honour of Diana, surnamed Brauroia, from its having been observed at Brauron, an Athenian borough.

This festival was celebrated once in five years, being managed by ten men, called, in Greek, [γεροποιοι]. The victim offered in sacrifice was a goat, and it was customary for certain men to sing one of Homer's Iliads. The most remarkable persons at this solemnity were young virgins, habited in yellow gowns, and consecrated to Diana. It was unlawful for any of them to be above ten, or under five years of age.