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an ancient Greek war dance involving leaping movements, often performed with weapons
What is the "pyrrhic"?
The pyrrhic is an ancient Greek dance known for its vigorous and martial movements. It was originally performed by warriors as part of training or to celebrate victories. The dance includes high jumps, quick steps, and mimicked battle movements, reflecting the dance's connection to combat and strength. The pyrrhic is characterized by its energetic and spirited style, often performed to celebrate heroic achievements or during ceremonial occasions.
a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables
of or relating to or resembling Pyrrhus or his exploits (especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans)
of or relating to or containing a metrical foot of two unstressed syllables
of or relating to a war dance of ancient Greece
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