Dionysus, God of Wine, Ecstasy and Theater By Alex Roth 9/24/10.

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Dionysus, God of Wine, Ecstasy and Theater By Alex Roth 9/24/10

How was he celebrated? Dionysus was celebrated in the spring season when the leaves appear on the grape vines.

Examples of stories Dionysus visited Thebes, dressed as a young man and puts the women under his spell.

Examples of stories Dionysus Disguised himself as a young drunk boy and pirates sold him into slavery.

Example of stories Dionysus granted King Midas that everything he touched turned to gold, then reversed his spell.

What is the cult of Dionysus The cult of Dionysus were women celebrating fertility and wine making with super natural powers.

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