The painting captures a wild procession of Dionysus in a vivid dance of ecstasy and ritual. Female followers of the god (called bacchantes) are pictured dancing alongside hunters who carry ...

to the god Dionysus worshipped by the Mycenaeans and the Cretans, who was also known as Zagreus, lord of wild animals." The almost life-size frieze is known as a megalography. With little warning ...

Paris — Torches from the Paris Olympics and the crown and wreath of Dionysus worn by singer Philippe Katerine during the opening ceremony are up for auction. Profits from the sale will go to ...

Part 1 The story begins with Dionysus - the god of wine - someone who likes to 'let himself go'. One day Dionysus and his band of revellers are enjoying themselves at the foot of Mount Tmolus when ...