Dionysus (Bacchus) is the ancient Greek god of wine, ecstasy, theater, and vegetation. His mystery cult involved ritual frenzy, altered consciousness, and death-and-rebirth mythology, making him a central figure in discussions of ancient mystery religion and the origins of theater.
Foundational deity of Greek mystery religion; gave rise to tragedy and comedy through Dionysian festivals; symbol of ecstasy and the dissolution of boundaries.
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