Articles related to "Dionysus"
Followers of the Bacchic cult were viewed with suspicion, given their secret revelries, initiations, and rituals, all viewed as a threat to the Roman state and society.
One vengeful goddess cursed Dionysus to madness. He was later cured but Dionysus' followers honor him with crazed rituals that take 'wine, women and song' to the extreme.
Definition of the glossary term Dionysus
Aristophanes' play The Frogs shows the ancient heroes and tragedians of Athens as greedy, randy scoundrels. It has some singing amphibians too.
Escape summers heat on the Aegean island of Skopelos with morning walks to nearby monasteries, a miraculous icon awaiting discovery and long lazy afternoons at the beach
King Midas was hospitable to Silenus, beloved tutor of Dionysus, God of wine and revelry. Told to name his gift, Midas asked that all he touched turn to gold.
In ancient Greece, drama developed out of the dithyramb which was an impassioned choral hymn and story originally performed to honor the wine and fertility god Dionysus.
Considered a stone of friendship, the amethyst is said to protect its wearer against seduction and evil spirits, as well as enhancing clarity of the mind.
The power of relics, notably the bodies or parts of bodies associated with saintly men and women, can be traced to the ancient world and may even predate civilization.
Archaeologists and astronomers try to solve the riddle of the Thracian cults and religion.
Thomas Aquinas is often thought of as the commentator on Aristotle. But was the "Angelic Doctor" really so indebted to the Philosopher as many believe?
Amethyst is one of the most popular semi-precious gems, said to calm passions and aid in meditation, healing, restful sleep, good dreams, and protect against witchcraft.
Tiny Ikaria offers a glimpse of what Greece was like before mass tourism arrived. The birthplace of Dionysos, God of wine, still intoxicates with its unspoilt charm
The Acropolis in Athens Greece features three temples each depicting a different aspect of the Goddess Athena, two Amphitheatres and the Acropolis Museum
The amethyst has been the gemstone of choice of royalty and religious leaders for centuries as well as being a stone that holds magical and healing powers.
Nowadays Perperikon is one of the authentic ancient stone cities which impressed Herodotus, Suetonius Tranquillus and other historians many centuries ago
Dionysian festivals evolved into formalized theatre that was a source of pride during the Golden Age of Athens.
Is Christianity based on pagan beliefs and rituals? Did the authors of the Bible, especially the New Testament, draw from pagan myths and ancient fables?
Unique artistic visions inspired by the ancient Greco-Roman deities Jupiter, Venus, Athena and Bacchus.
Situated on the coast Libyan coast to the east of Leptis Magna, the villa Selene is notable not only for its fine mosaics but for the survival of its overall structure.
Ancient cultures, so many of them dependent upon agriculture, celebrated major festivals on or around the day of the Winter Solstice.
Amethyst is the birthstone for those born in February and is the zodiacal gemstone for Aquarius.
Archaeological remains and ancient sources help us to identify the way roman gardens were designed and what types of plants and flowers were most common in them.
Venus was one of the most popular Roman goddesses and the myths about her are similar to those of the ancient Greek goddess, Aphrodite.
Locked in a labyrinth, the Minotaur demanded young men and women to eat until Athenian hero Theseus defeated it.
The planting of vineyards can be traced to the earliest ancient settlements, inaugurating a process that ultimately universalized wine as the chief ancient drink.
How Alexander the Great and the Goat-god Pan's ancient fertility cult set the stage for the birth of Imperial Rome.
The island of Kos in the South Aegean is a well known holiday destination but the city of Kos is a town well worth taking a day to explore.
Uses of this stone can be traced through time. Greek origins stated that it had the power to prevent drunkenness. 21st-century healers call it the "stone of meditation".
Classical Greek ideals are considered to be the foundation of Western civilization and to have influenced all aspects of modern western culture
Ever wonder what the Greek gods would be like if they were still around, living in modern day London? Marie Phillips has based her debut novel on this quirky idea.
Even if the only Italian you speak is buon giorno, taking a day trip to Pompeii from Rome is quick and uncomplicated by bus or by train.
Built by Septimius Severus as the centre piece of his building programme, the second century Roman forum and basilica at Leptis Magna remain impressive today.
Built between 175-200AD during the Severan reconstruction of the city, Sabratha's theatre is the most complete in the roman world
Solo female mime artists are rare. Yayoi Hirano, now living in Vancouver, BC, is one of the finest mimes and mask makers that Japan has produced.
Busy and brash, Cyprus's main resorts offer all the ingredients for a fun-filled holiday. Check out the pros and cons of staying in each one.
A brief biography of Aeschylus, Athens tragedy playwright, best-known for Oresteia Trilogy Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Furies.
More than lovely beaches, mountains, wine and food, incredible churches and monasteries, Cyprus entices with the amazingly rich heritage of its ancient city-kingdoms.
Learn what makes comfrey work as a healing plant and how to get the most out of comfrey. Includes detailed instructions on making a comfrey poultice.
The Cornucopia is best known as a Thanksgiving centerpiece. Straw, ceramic and edible ones are filled with fruits, nuts and vegetables or treats made in their shapes.
Greek mythology consists of tales about the interactions between the gods and humans. The gods played an important role in the lives of the people of ancient Greece.
One short chapter in Theseus' life filled with exhilarating victory over the Minotaur, joy from Ariadne's love and the bitter pangs of losing her as well as his father.
Hellenismos is part of a growing movement of Pagan reconstructionism. Practitioners successfully blend ancient Greek beliefs and practices with modern sensibilities.
Ways to connect with the wisdom and nurturing energy of the element of earth. Also, a table of correspondences for the use in Pagan ritual work.
Cancer the Crab holds one of the best open clusters in the sky: the Beehive Cluster, M44.
Osiris may have been an early Egyptian king whose triumphs inspired myth and legends that eventually portrayed him as a god who defied death and represented eternal life.
Like the magical world in Harry Potter, Rick Riordan's mythological world unfolds around the normal and every day.
Sumerians, Babylonians, Greeks, and possibly ancient Hindus told deluge stories that predate the Biblical account.
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