A.carrying a wand of νάρθηξ, like the Βάκχαι (cf. θυρσοφόρος), Plu.2.1107f; of Dionysus, Orph.H.42.1; prov., πολλοί τοι ν., παῦροι δέ τε Βάκχοι, i.e. there are many officials, but few inspired, Zen.5.77, cf. Pl.Phd. 69c, Orph.Fr.5.
2. rod-bearer, X.Cyr.2.3.18.