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Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered a Roman sarcophagus in Caesarea, which showing a drinking contest between Dionysus and Hercules. The find is the first of its kind in Israel.
The Krewe of Dionysus follows the Krewe of Selene parade route. It starts at Spartan Drive and Highway 11, proceeding along Highway 11 to Highway 190 (Gause), where it turns right. It continues on ...
The world-famous site said it had excavated in recent weeks a nearly life-size frieze depicting the procession of Dionysus, the god of wine, painted on three sides of a large banquet room.
Founded in 1985 by Slidell businessmen, the Krewe of Dionysus aimed to bring a traditional, family-friendly Mardi Gras parade to the Camellia City. Named after the Greek god of fertility and wine ...
A nearly life-size fresco just discovered in Pompeii depicts the initiation rituals of the mystery cult of Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy.
The Krewe of Dionysus parade in Slidell, set for Sunday, will now roll on Friday, Feb. 28, due to expected bad weather on Sunday.
At the center of the frieze, next to Dionysus’ companion Silenus, stands a woman. She is on the brink of being initiated into the mysteries of Dionysus, an ancient ritual using intoxicants to ...
Due to inclement weather, the Slidell Krewe of Dionysus parade has been rescheduled from Sunday to Friday, February 28. It will now roll with the Krewe of Selene.
A rare set of nearly life-sized paintings were dug up in Pompeii over the last few weeks, offering “lesser known” clues about rituals connected to the Greek god of wine, Dionysus, in the ...
The Krewe of Dionysus parade will now roll on Friday, Feb. 28. It was supposed to roll Sunday at 1 p.m.