dionysus (Meaning)

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dionysus (n)

(Greek mythology) god of wine and fertility and drama; the Greek name of Bacchus

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dionysus Sentence Examples

  1. In Greek mythology, Dionysus was the god of wine, revelry, and parties.
  2. Dionysus was also known as Bacchus in Roman mythology.
  3. Dionysus was said to have been born from the thigh of Zeus.
  4. Dionysus was often depicted with a thyrsus, a staff wrapped in ivy and topped with a pine cone.
  5. The followers of Dionysus were known as Bacchants or Maenads.
  6. The Bacchants would often engage in wild dances and rituals in honor of Dionysus.
  7. The cult of Dionysus was popular throughout the ancient world.
  8. Dionysus was often associated with the theater and the arts.
  9. The festival of Dionysus, called the Dionysia, was one of the most important festivals in ancient Greece.
  10. Dionysus was a complex and multifaceted god who was both beloved and feared.

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(Greek mythology) god of wine and fertility and drama; the Greek name of Bacchus

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

In Greek mythology, Dionysus was the god of wine, revelry, and parties.

Dionysus was also known as Bacchus in Roman mythology.

Dionysus was said to have been born from the thigh of Zeus.

Dionysus was often depicted with a thyrsus, a staff wrapped in ivy and topped with a pine cone.