Associations to the word «Dionysus»

Wiktionary

DIONYSUS, proper noun. (Greek god) The god of wine, specifically its intoxication and social influence, but also the patron of agriculture and the theater. Also related to the mystery of religion, as in "spiritual intoxication".

Dictionary definition

DIONYSUS, noun. (Greek mythology) god of wine and fertility and drama; the Greek name of Bacchus.

Wise words

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