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	Dionysus is the ~~ancient Greek~~ god of wine, ~~agriculture~~, and ~~fertility~~. He ~~was also~~ associated with ~~theater and ecstasy~~, and was ~~worshipped in Greece and other parts~~ of the ~~ancient world~~.		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Dionysus}}
	=== Mythology ===
	~~According to Greek mythology~~, ~~Dionysus was~~ the ~~son~~ of Zeus and ~~the mortal woman Semele~~. ~~After~~ Semele was ~~killed~~ by Zeus~~' lightning bolt,~~ Dionysus was ~~rescued and brought~~ to ~~term by Zeus~~. ~~He was raised by~~ the ~~god Hermes and~~ the ~~nymphs, and grew up to become a powerful and beloved deity.~~		[[File:Dionysos_Louvre_Ma87_n2.jpg\|Dionysus depicted in classical sculpture\|thumb\|right]]
	Dionysus ~~was~~ often depicted as a youthful, ~~beardless~~ figure with ~~long hair,~~ and ~~was often shown~~ holding a thyrsus, a staff topped with a pine cone ~~that was~~ a ~~symbol~~ of ~~fertility~~ and ~~divine power~~.
	=== Worship ~~and Festivals =~~==		'''Dionysus''' is a prominent figure in [[Greek mythology]], known as the god of wine, fertility, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and theatre. He is one of the twelve [[Olympian gods]] and is often associated with the Roman god [[Bacchus]]. Dionysus is unique among the Olympian gods as he is the only one with a mortal parent. His mother was [[Semele]], a mortal woman, and his father was [[Zeus]], the king of the gods.
	Dionysus was ~~worshipped~~ in Greece ~~and other parts of the ancient world,~~ and was ~~associated with several festivals~~ and ~~rituals~~. The most ~~important~~ of these ~~was~~ the Dionysia, ~~a festival~~ held in ~~Athens in~~ honor ~~of Dionysus~~ that included ~~theatrical~~ performances and ~~other forms of artistic expression~~.
	Dionysus was also associated with the ~~cult~~ of ~~the mystery religions~~, ~~which were secretive and often involved initiation rites and~~ ecstatic ~~experiences. These cults were popular among women and marginalized groups in ancient Greece~~, ~~and were often criticized by mainstream society~~.		==Mythology==
	==~~= Legacy =~~==		Dionysus's birth is a tale of intrigue and tragedy. [[Hera]], the wife of Zeus, was jealous of Semele and tricked her into asking Zeus to reveal his true form. When he did, Semele was consumed by the divine fire, but Zeus saved the unborn Dionysus by sewing him into his thigh until he was ready to be born. This unusual birth is why Dionysus is sometimes called "the twice-born."
	Dionysus ~~has had a lasting impact on Western culture, and has been~~ the ~~subject of many works of literature~~, ~~art~~, and ~~music. In particular~~, his association with wine and ~~ecstatic experience has made him an important symbol~~ of ~~rebellion and liberation~~.
	~~In addition to his influence on art and~~ culture, ~~Dionysus has~~ also ~~had~~ a ~~lasting impact on religion~~ and ~~spirituality. The cults~~ of the ~~mystery religions~~ that ~~worshipped Dionysus have been seen as precursors to modern forms of spirituality, and his association with~~ ecstasy and ~~altered states~~ of ~~consciousness has influenced many contemporary spiritual practices~~.		[[File:Dioniso_del_tipo_Madrid-Varese_(M._Prado)_01.jpg\|Statue of Dionysus from the Prado Museum\|thumb\|left]]
	==~~= References =~~==
	== ~~See also~~ ==		Dionysus is often depicted as a youthful, effeminate figure, crowned with ivy and holding a [[thyrsus]], a staff entwined with ivy and topped with a pine cone. He is frequently accompanied by a retinue of [[satyrs]] and [[maenads]], who are his devoted followers.
	*[[Greek mythology]]
	*[[~~Theater of ancient Greece~~]]		==Cult and Worship==
	*[[~~Mystery religions~~]]		The worship of Dionysus was widespread in ancient Greece and was characterized by ecstatic rituals and celebrations. The most famous of these were the [[Dionysia]], festivals held in his honor that included dramatic performances and were the precursor to modern theatre.
	*[[~~Ecstasy (philosophy)~~]]
	*[[~~Wine~~]]		Dionysus was also associated with the concept of "[[enthousiasmos]]" or divine possession, where his followers would enter a state of ecstatic frenzy, believed to be a form of communion with the god.
	[[Category:Greek ~~gods~~]] [[Category:~~Mythology~~]] [[Category:~~Fertility~~ gods]] ~~[[Category:Religion]] [[Category:Culture]]~~
	~~<gallery>~~		==Symbols and Iconography==
	~~File:Dionysos_Louvre_Ma87_n2.jpg\|Dionysus~~		Dionysus is often symbolized by the grapevine, ivy, and the [[leopard]], which is sometimes shown pulling his chariot. His association with wine and revelry is well-documented, and he is often depicted holding a [[kantharos]], a type of drinking cup.
	~~File:Dioniso_del_tipo_Madrid-Varese_(M._Prado)_01.jpg\|Dionysus~~
	~~File:Dionysos_kantharos_BM_B589.jpg\|Dionysus~~		[[File:Dionysos_kantharos_BM_B589.jpg\|Dionysus holding a kantharos\|thumb\|right]]
	~~File:Gaziantep_Zeugma_Museum_Dionysos_Triumf_mosaic_1921.jpg\|Dionysus~~
	~~File:0320_-_Archaeological_Museum,_Athens_-_Golden_naiskos_-_Photo_by_Giovanni_Dall'Orto,_Nov_11_2009.jpg\|Dionysus~~		==Role in Greek Culture==
	~~File:Dionysos_satyr_Altemps_Inv8606.jpg\|Dionysus~~		Dionysus played a crucial role in Greek culture, not only as a god of wine and festivity but also as a symbol of the dual nature of human existence. He represented both the joy and chaos of life, embodying the idea that ecstasy and madness are two sides of the same coin.
	~~File:MosaicEpiphany-of-Dionysus.jpg\|Dionysus~~
	~~File:Bacchus_and_Silenus_BM_1899.2-15.1_n01.jpg\|Dionysus~~		==Art and Literature==
	~~File:Cratère_de_Derveni_0031.jpg\|Dionysus~~		Dionysus has been a popular subject in art and literature throughout history. Ancient Greek pottery often depicts scenes from his myths, and he appears in the works of playwrights such as [[Euripides]] and [[Aristophanes]].
	~~File:Met,_roman,_sarcophagus_with_dyonisus_on_a_panther_w._attendants,_four_seasons,_tellus_and_ocean_220-230_ca._02.JPG\|Dionysus~~
	~~File:The_Conquest_of_India_by_Dionysus_at_the_archaeological_museum_of_Sétif,_ca._200–300_CE.jpg\|Dionysus~~		[[File:Gaziantep_Zeugma_Museum_Dionysos_Triumf_mosaic_1921.jpg\|Mosaic of Dionysus from the Zeugma Museum\|thumb\|left]]
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	~~</gallery>~~		==Related Pages==
	~~<gallery>~~		* [[Greek mythology]]
	~~File:Dionysos_Louvre_Ma87_n2.jpg\|Dionysus~~		* [[Olympian gods]]
	~~File:Dioniso_del_tipo_Madrid-Varese_(M._Prado)_01.jpg\|Dionysus~~		* [[Bacchus]]
	~~File:Dionysos_kantharos_BM_B589.jpg\|Dionysus~~		* [[Satyr]]
	~~File:Gaziantep_Zeugma_Museum_Dionysos_Triumf_mosaic_1921.jpg\|Dionysus~~		* [[Maenad]]
	~~File:0320_-_Archaeological_Museum,_Athens_-_Golden_naiskos_-_Photo_by_Giovanni_Dall'Orto,_Nov_11_2009.jpg\|Dionysus~~
	~~File:Dionysos_satyr_Altemps_Inv8606.jpg\|Dionysus~~		[[Category:Greek mythology]]
	~~File:MosaicEpiphany-of-Dionysus.jpg\|Dionysus~~		[[Category:Olympian gods]]
	~~File:Bacchus_and_Silenus_BM_1899.2-15.1_n01.jpg\|Dionysus~~		[[Category:Wine gods]]
	~~File:Cratère_de_Derveni_0031.jpg\|Dionysus~~
	~~File:Met,_roman,_sarcophagus_with_dyonisus_on_a_panther_w._attendants,_four_seasons,_tellus_and_ocean_220-230_ca._02.JPG\|Dionysus~~
	~~File:The_Conquest_of_India_by_Dionysus_at_the_archaeological_museum_of_Sétif,_ca._200–300_CE.jpg\|Dionysus~~
	~~File:MNRPalMassimoBaccoTesta.jpg\|Dionysus~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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Dionysus is the ancient Greek god of wine, agriculture, and fertility. He was also associated with theater and ecstasy, and was worshipped in Greece and other parts of the ancient world.
=== Mythology ===
According to Greek mythology, Dionysus was the son of Zeus and the mortal woman Semele. After Semele was killed by Zeus' lightning bolt, Dionysus was rescued and brought to term by Zeus. He was raised by the god Hermes and the nymphs, and grew up to become a powerful and beloved deity.
Dionysus was often depicted as a youthful, beardless figure with long hair, and was often shown holding a thyrsus, a staff topped with a pine cone that was a symbol of fertility and divine power.
=== Worship and Festivals ===
Dionysus was worshipped in Greece and other parts of the ancient world, and was associated with several festivals and rituals. The most important of these was the Dionysia, a festival held in Athens in honor of Dionysus that included theatrical performances and other forms of artistic expression.
Dionysus was also associated with the cult of the mystery religions, which were secretive and often involved initiation rites and ecstatic experiences. These cults were popular among women and marginalized groups in ancient Greece, and were often criticized by mainstream society.
=== Legacy ===
Dionysus has had a lasting impact on Western culture, and has been the subject of many works of literature, art, and music. In particular, his association with wine and ecstatic experience has made him an important symbol of rebellion and liberation.
In addition to his influence on art and culture, Dionysus has also had a lasting impact on religion and spirituality. The cults of the mystery religions that worshipped Dionysus have been seen as precursors to modern forms of spirituality, and his association with ecstasy and altered states of consciousness has influenced many contemporary spiritual practices.
=== References ===
== See also ==
*[[Greek mythology]]
*[[Theater of ancient Greece]]
*[[Mystery religions]]
*[[Ecstasy (philosophy)]]
*[[Wine]]
[[Category:Greek gods]] [[Category:Mythology]] [[Category:Fertility gods]] [[Category:Religion]] [[Category:Culture]]