a feast among the Athenians, instituted in honour of Minerva, and Hero daughter of Cecrops. The word is composed of ἐγέρναι, mystery, and φεύγω, I carry; on account of certain mysterious things which were carried in procession at this solemnity.—Boys, or, as some say, girls, between seven and twelve years of age, were the ministers that assisted at this feast, and were denominated ἀγέρναι. This feast was also called Herophoria, from the daughter of Cecrops, already mentioned.