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Dionysus Ebony V., Val P.

Explain the Cult of Dionysus: Cult of Dionysus –religious practice worshiping Dionysus. Associated with satyrs and centaurs Characteristic: Bull, ivy and wine Dionysia Festival in Athens- dedicated to him

Statue of Dionysus

What was Dionysus the god of? God of Wine God of Wilderness God of Vegetation God of Fertility God of Ecstasy God of Festivity

“God of Wine and vegetation..”

What was this god like? Depicted as either an older bearded god or a long haired youth Symbols: drinking cup and vine Accompanied by satyrs and nymphs Enjoys life and its pleasures

“he loved life and it’s pleasures”

Why was this god important to theater? Festival held in Dionysia in the spring- plays performed Theatres names after him Tragedies closely connected to Dionysus Tragedy, etimology –tragoi/goats (dionysus’ followers sometimes depicted as goats Aulos or double pipe accompanied tragedies ( dionysus’ was many times depicted playing the aulos)

The Aulos

How did the Greeks celebrate this god? The Great Dionysia in March Plays in agora Performed plays (tragedies, comedies etc.) Danced Drunk a lot of wine

“ They celebrated The Great Dionysia in the Agora”

Explain Dionysus’ relationship to the other gods. Son of Zeus and Semele (mortal princess) Considered a semi-mortal by most gods. Apollo's half brother Head of the nymphs and the satyrs.

Apollo, Dionysus and Hermes

Fun Facts: Also known by his Roman name Braccus. He was the only god with a mortal parent. Rescued his mother from the underworld.

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