Even so, the frescoes at Pompeii offer valuable insights into what worship of Dionysus, also known as the Roman god Bacchus, ...

"But in essence, it's a revenge tragedy, where Dionysus returns to his birthplace of the city of Thebes and he takes vengeance upon the city because they do not believe that he's a god, and they don't ...

Part of the mural depicts female followers of Dionysus — who is also the ancient ... which displays the dual nature of Dionysian worship that meshes revelry with primal sacrifice.

A new 50-room villa complete with stunning frescoes presenting the cult of Dionysus was found in Pompeii ... echoes the dual nature of Dionysian worship itself, a juxtaposition of revelry with ...

The initiation rituals, known as the Mysteries of Dionysus, were secretive religious ... underscored the dual nature of Dionysian worship, combining revelry with primal sacrifice.

SLIDELL, La. — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and the Krewe of Dionysus is set to roll Friday, February 28. The Krewe of Dionysus follows the Krewe of Selene parade route.

Created more than a century before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E., the wall paintings provide rare insights into secret rituals conducted in the Roman city ...

Frieze depicts followers of ancient Greek god Dionysus Fresco dates to 40–30 ... underscored the dual nature of Dionysian worship, combining revelry with primal sacrifice.