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Meaning of bacchus
Wordnet
bacchus (n)
(classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus
Webster
bacchus (n.)
The god of wine, son of Jupiter and Semele.
bacchus Sentence Examples
- Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, is often depicted as a jovial figure with a wreathed head and a cup in hand.
- The bacchanalia, festivals honoring Bacchus, were known for their revelry and debauchery.
- The Bacchus Temple in Baalbek, Lebanon, is one of the largest Roman temples dedicated to the god.
- Sir Francis Bacon was known as the "English Bacchus" for his love of wine and good living.
- The Bacchus Supercontinent was a landmass that existed during the Paleozoic Era, encompassing most of the Earth's landmasses.
- A bacchus is a rare species of moth native to Central and South America.
- The constellation Bacchus was once recognized by astronomers but is no longer listed as an official constellation.
- Bacchus, the fictional character from the Shakespeare play "Antony and Cleopatra," is a drunken and lascivious Roman soldier.
- The "Bacchus Aria" from Bach's "Goldberg Variations" is a famous piece of classical music that depicts the god's indulgence and revelry.
- Bacchus was often associated with the fertility of both the land and the people, and was worshipped as a bringer of abundance and prosperity.
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(classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of DionysusThe god of wine, son of Jupiter and Semele.
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Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, is often depicted as a jovial figure with a wreathed head and a cup in hand.
The bacchanalia, festivals honoring Bacchus, were known for their revelry and debauchery.
The Bacchus Temple in Baalbek, Lebanon, is one of the largest Roman temples dedicated to the god.
Sir Francis Bacon was known as the "English Bacchus" for his love of wine and good living.
