Meaning of the word Dionysus in English
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Dionysus
US /ˌdaɪ.əˈnaɪ.səs/
UK /ˌdaɪ.əˈnaɪ.səs/
Noun
the ancient Greek god of wine, winemaking, grape cultivation, fertility, ritual madness, ecstasy, and theater. He is also known as Bacchus in Roman mythology.
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The cult of Dionysus involved ecstatic rituals and dramatic performances.
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Ancient Greek plays were often performed during festivals dedicated to Dionysus.
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