Set against a ruby-red backdrop, the wall paintings depict female followers of Dionysus—the Greek god of wine and ...

A rare set of nearly life-sized paintings were dug up in ... Part of the mural depicts female followers of Dionysus — who is also the ancient Greek god of fertility, theater and religious ...

According to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, the frescoes feature life-sized depictions of women dancers in a procession honoring Dionysus, the Greek god of wine. The remarkable paintings were ...