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Dionysus (Pronounced: die-oh-nie-sees)
Family: Son of: There are a few versions of the myth in which Dionysus is born. Some myths state that Zeus and Semele are the parents of Dionysus. Other myths agree that Zeus was the father but Persephone as the mother.
Siblings:
Father of: Priapus
Phthonus
Deianiraa
Consort: Ariadne
Status: One of the Twelve Olympian Gods.
Title: God of Fertility, Wine, Madness, Drunken Revelry, Party and Festivity.
Weapon of Choice: His Thyrsus.
Symbols of Dionysus: Thyrsus - Represents his relationship with farm and forest.
Grapevine - Represents wine as he is the God of Wine.
Ivy Wreath - Represents immortality and indulgence.
Sacred Animal(s): Panther - Dionysus is often depicted in a chariot drawn by panthers.
Leopard - Represents wilderness and divine madness.
Places of Worship:
Roman Counterpart: Bacchus
Statue of Dionysus.
A popular view of how Dionysus looks and spends his time.
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