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[[File:ACOD_Statue_of_Dionysos.jpg|thumb|250px|Statue of Dionysos in [[Korinth]]]] | [[File:ACOD_Statue_of_Dionysos.jpg|thumb|250px|Statue of Dionysos in [[Korinth]]]] | ||
'''Dionysos''', also called '''Bacchus''', is a [[Greece|Greek]] and [[Rome|Roman]] god of wine and [[grape]]s, theater, fertility, and religious or ritualistic ecstasy. He is regarded by some as one of the [[Twelve Gods]], the major deities of the Greek pantheon. | '''Dionysos''', also called '''Bacchus''', is a [[Greece|Greek]] and [[Rome|Roman]] god of wine and [[grape]]s, theater, fertility, and religious or ritualistic ecstasy. He is regarded by some as one of the [[Twelve Gods]], the major deities of the Greek pantheon. | ||
In the Greek myths, Dionysos female followers were called [[Maenad]]s, known for their frenzied revelries.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
During the 5th century BCE in Greece, statues depicting Dionysos were often located near vineyards, like the one on [[Markos]]' [[Markos' Vineyard|vineyard]], and taverns. <ref | During the 5th century BCE in Greece, statues depicting Dionysos were often located near vineyards, like the one on [[Markos]]' [[Markos' Vineyard|vineyard]], and taverns.<ref name="ACOd" /> | ||
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Revision as of 02:46, 1 January 2019
Dionysos, also called Bacchus, is a Greek and Roman god of wine and grapes, theater, fertility, and religious or ritualistic ecstasy. He is regarded by some as one of the Twelve Gods, the major deities of the Greek pantheon.
In the Greek myths, Dionysos female followers were called Maenads, known for their frenzied revelries.[1]
During the 5th century BCE in Greece, statues depicting Dionysos were often located near vineyards, like the one on Markos' vineyard, and taverns.[1]
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- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (statue only)