Who is Dionysus, reputed inspiration of ceremony feast scene? But the opening ceremony’s artistic director, Thomas Jolly, has insisted that the scene is not a reference at all to the Last Supper.

The marble sarcophagus illustrates a drinking scene between Dionysus, the god of wine, and Hercules. Pictures from the site show archaeologists beaming next to the discovery, which the IAA ...

Paris Olympic organizers apologized Sunday to people offended during a tableau of the opening ceremony that depicted the Greek god Dionysus and an ancient festival meant to honor him. Critics said ...

Archaeology & History New Pompeii Excavations Reveal Frescoes Depicting a Mysterious Ritual The life-sized frescos feature bacchantes and satyrs engaged in a Dionysian rite.

Due to forecasts of rain, Sunday's Krewe of Dionysus parade in Slidell has been rescheduled. Don Shea, a krewe member and float lieutenant, said Dionysus will now roll on Friday, Feb. 28.

Dionysus' mother was a mortal, meaning that technically, he's only a demigod. This would change when the Gods realized how much they loved wine, and he achieved apotheosis as a result.

Dionysus’ Boons, meanwhile, are focused around increasing the overall damage you deal with his abilities and talents. We’ve listed them all down below for you to peruse and make note of.

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 ...

“Dionysus Was Such a Nice Man” runs through May 12 at Wilma Theater, on Broad Street between Locust and Spruce Streets. 215-546-7824 or wilmatheater.org. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth ...

When the Krewe of Dionysus rolled through Slidell last year, a special float rolled with them -- one built completely accessible to military personnel wounded in action. That invitation to riders ...