Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Dionysus

Noun

/daɪ.əˈnaɪsəs/

Definition

Dionysus is the Greek god of wine, fertility, theater, and revelry.

Examples

Dionysus is often depicted with a wreath of ivy and a cup of wine.
The festivals of Dionysus included performances of new plays and dramatic contests.
People would celebrate the mysteries of Dionysus with music, dance, and drink.

Meaning

In ancient Greek mythology, Dionysus is associated with the cultivation of grapes and the production of wine, as well as the ecstatic and liberating aspects of life.