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

Oct 27, 2025 · 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 …

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 son of Zeus and Semele, and he was the only god with a mortal parent. Zeus went to Semele in the night, unseen by human eyes, but could be felt as a divine presence.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

Dionysus or Dionysos (from the Ancient Greek Διώνυσος or Διόνυσος, associated with the Italic Liber), was the ancient Greek god of wine who represented the power of intoxication and …