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Dionysus
Dionysus (/daɪ.əˈnaɪsəs/; Greek: Διόνυσος) is the god of the grape-harvest, winemaking and wine, of fertility, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and theatre in ancient Greek mythology.
Etymology
The name Dionysus is of ancient Greek origin, and it means "God of Wine and Revelry". The name is derived from the words "Dios" (Διός), meaning "of Zeus", and "Nysa" (Νῦσα), a mythical mountain.
Related Terms
- Greek mythology: The body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks, and a genre of Ancient Greek folklore.
- Zeus: The sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion, who rules as king of the gods of Mount Olympus.
- Mount Olympus: The highest mountain in Greece and home to the gods in Greek mythology.
- Wine: An alcoholic drink typically made from fermented grapes or other fruits.
- Theatre: A collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dionysus
- Wikipedia's article - Dionysus
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