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[quote=Anonymous]Hellenic literature, particularly the works of Ancient Greek playwrights and poets, often involves detailed references to Dionysus and his followers, the Maenads. These frenzied devotees are commonly depicted in the context of Dionysian worship, acting as central figures in the rituals and myths surrounding the god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy.

Euripides' tragedy "The Bacchae" is one of the most famous works where the Maenads are heavily featured. In this play, the Maenads are portrayed in their full frenzy, showcasing their wild, ecstatic worship of Dionysus. While "The Bacchae" primarily glorifies Dionysus, the Maenads play crucial roles as his followers, embodying the themes of chaos and divine madness that Dionysus represents.

In terms of invocations that focus specifically on the Maenads without mentioning Dionysus, these are less common since their identity and cultic activities are deeply intertwined with Dionysus himself. However, their presence and actions are implicitly evoked in many descriptions of Dionysian rites.

If you're interested in a specific excerpt that captures the essence of the Maenads, here’s a passage from "The Bacchae" of Euripides that, while centered on Dionysus, highlights the nature and actions of the Maenads:

```
O hidden cave of the Curetes,
And sacred crests of Crete that gave birth to Zeus,
Where the Corybantes with triple helmet
Invented for me this circle of stretched hide,
Mixing Bacchic revelry with the sweet-breathed cry
Of the Phrygian flutes,
And they gave it to mother Rhea, resounding with the shouts of the Bacchants,
And it thunders along with the shouts of the Bacchae,
And with the violent, hair-shaking dances of the Maenads.
```

This excerpt doesn’t solely focus on the Maenads but provides a vivid portrayal of their ecstatic practices in the context of Dionysian rituals.

For a source that includes Roman transliteration, you would typically need to refer to scholarly translations of Greek texts. Many classical studies texts or academic compilations of Greek plays will include the original Greek alongside a transliteration and translation. Unfortunately, online resources for transliterations are limited, and specific requests like yours might require access to specialized libraries or academic resources.
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