Scholars note parallels between Dionysus and Jesus as dying-and-rising gods, though key differences and contexts complicate direct comparisons.

Dionysus, also called Bacchus, in Greco-Roman religion, a nature god of fruitfulness and vegetation, especially known as a god of wine and ecstasy. In early Greek art he was represented as a bearded …

Dionysus was the ancient Greek god of wine, vegetation, pleasure, festivity, madness and wild frenzy. He was depicted as either an older, bearded god or an effeminate, long-haired youth.

Dionysus was the ancient Greek god of wine, winemaking, grape cultivation, fertility, ritual madness, theater, and religious ecstasy. His Roman name was Bacchus.

Feb 24, 2022 · Dionysus is the god of wine, fertility, and revelry in Greek mythology. He is one of the twelve Olympian gods and is often associated with the joyous celebration of life and the grape harvest.

Apr 9, 2025 · Dionysus is the Greek god of wine and fertility, symbolizing all things wine-related and introducing viticulture to Greece. He has a dual personality, bringing joy and ecstasy as well as brutal …

Jun 28, 2023 · Dionysus was the Greek god of wine, revelry, inspiration, and fertility. His festivals famously featured intoxication and religious ecstasy.

Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, music, and revelry, embodies the spirit of liberation and divine ecstasy. Known for his dual births and outsider status among the Olympian gods, he was raised by …

Dionysus or Dionysos (Greek: Δῐόνῡσος Diónūsos [1]) is the god of the wine, grape harvest, winemaking, wine and ritual madness, religious ecstasy, theaters and fertility.

Mar 3, 1997 · Dionysus is the son of Zeus and Semele, a mortal woman. He is the god of wine, agriculture, and theater.