Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Bacchus
Noun
/ˈbæk.əs/
Definition
Bacchus is the Roman god of wine, fertility, and revelry.
Examples
- In ancient times, they celebrated various festivals in honor of Bacchus.
- Bacchus was often depicted with a crown of grapevines and accompanied by wild animals.
Meaning
As a symbol of the vine and the intoxication it brings, Bacchus represents the joyful and chaotic aspects of drunkenness and festivity.
Synonyms
- Dionysus (the Greek equivalent)
- God of wine
- God of ecstasy
