Dionysos (Διονύσου) (Q23864)
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(Greek; Latin: Dionysus). Also known as Dionysus Eleutherios (the liberator); Greek god; Son of Zeus and Semele, a mortal woman of Thebes; god th
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| English | Dionysos (Διονύσου) | (Greek; Latin: Dionysus). Also known as Dionysus Eleutherios (the liberator); Greek god; Son of Zeus and Semele, a mortal woman of Thebes; god th |
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Dionysos (Διονύσου) (English)
Greek Latin Dionysus. Also known as Dionysus Eleutherios the liberator Greek god Son of Zeus and Semele a mortal woman of Thebes god the grape harvest wine agriculture ritual madness religious ecstasy and fertility patron god of Greek theatre. Often portrayed in the company of the Maenads Satyrs and Sileni. Festivals held in honor Dionysos the Lessor or Rural Dionysia the Greater or City Dionysia the Anthesteria and the Lenaea. Roman counterpart to Dionysos is the god Bacchus."" (English)
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