Dionysus could bring holy ecstasy to his followers and cruel revenge to his foes. Associated with rebirth, he shaped religious practices across the Mediterranean until the dawn of Christianity.

The scene finds famously strong Hercules felled not by his mythical opponents, but rather wine, as Dionysus looks on unfazed. "It's clear who won the contest," Shahar cracked.

Raise a fond last glass to Dionysus. Oct 2nd 1997 | AUSTIN, TEXAS Share. WHEN a fraternity at Louisiana State University held a party recently for its newly inducted brothers, the evening ended badly.

(Dionysus, Bakkha, and Nike) View ten beautiful mosaics depicting mythological scenes or individuals that were retrieved from the ancient Roman city of Zeugma before it was covered by rising waters.

The continuing discoveries at Pompeii 05:42. An extremely rare cycle of paintings depicting a raucous ritual involving the god of wine has been unearthed in Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried ...

Dionysus was so much more than just the master of the vine; he was also charged with fertility, fruitfulness, theater, ecstasy, and abandon. Whether called Dionysus (his Greek name) or Bacchus ...