θύσθλα,ων,τά, (θύω)
A. sacred implements of Bacchic orgies, Il. 6.134 ; θύσθλοις παιομένους
Jul. Or. 7.209d
.
II. the Bacchic festival itself, Opp. C. 1.26 : also in sg., Plu. 2.501f .
III. generally,sacrifice, θ. καταίθειν
Lyc. 459
, cf. 720 , 929 , Orph. A. 904 , etc.