Greek name: Dionysus

Roman name: Bacchus, 

Epithets (Other Names): Liber

Parentage: Zeus-Semele

Origin: Cretan consort or Lycian vegetation deity

Concerns: ecstasy, wine

Attributes: vine, ivy, panther skin, thyrsus, grapes, escort of bacchants

Spouse: Ariadne

Lovers: None

Divine children:

Mortal children:

Major places of worship: Delphi

Important Myths: Marriage with Ariadne, Pentheus

Dionysus: Images and Texts; see also Dionysus at www.theoi.com

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