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 (his ...

When Princeton professor of classics Daphne beseeches the Grecian deities in a moment of despair, her prayer is heard and answered by the gods — the gods of comedy, that is. Who are the gods of comedy ...

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered an ancient marble head that likely represents the Greek god Dionysus. “Extracted from the earth, it has revealed itself in all its beauty: the face, with soft ...

In Greek mythology, Dionysus is the god who oversees vegetables and fruit, particularly the making of wine from grapes, and thus is also connected to ecstatic partying. Dionsysus is also the god of ...

Kelly started a career in journalism after completing her education at The New School in New York City. She currently lives in Chicago. In her free time, Kelly can be found writing (duh), exploring ...

After nearly 2,000 years of being covered by volcanic ash, this beautiful fresco gets to see the light of day. It was unveiled at Pompeii recently and depicts the life of Dionysus, the Greek god of ...

Although you might not be able to tell during the duration of Hades, Dionysus is much more than just a party animal. It's definitely kind of his main thing, but he's so much aside from that. While the ...

BTS' much-anticipated new album, Map of the Soul: Persona, is dropping on April 12, you guys, which is just FOUR DAYS from now. FOUR SHORT DAYS! Please, please let them pass quickly! In the meantime, ...

Jul. 23—Diane is a permaculture gardener dripping with butch charm. But her allure is a ruse. Her true identity lies with the Greeks — the Greek god Dionysus. "Hurricane Diane" opens at the Vortex ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — A 7-by-9-foot painting hanging on the side of the Miller Building shows Greek god Dionysus surrounded by dark figures as he falls. Some have said the art is inappropriate for public ...