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[[File:Phokis-Pronaia-Dionysos.jpg|thumb|250px|A 5th century BCE mural of Dionysos]] | [[File:Phokis-Pronaia-Dionysos.jpg|thumb|250px|A 5th century BCE mural of Dionysos]] | ||
'''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. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Dionysos was said to have been born on [[Naxos Island]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – | Dionysos was said to have been born on [[Naxos Island]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos|Naxos]]</ref> At some point, he granted [[Elais]], one of the daughters of King [[Anios]] of [[Delos]], the ability to make oil spring from the ground.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Delos|Delos: Farm of Elais]]</ref> Dionysos was also said to have driven mad the daughters of King {{Wiki|Proetus (son of Abas)|Proitos}} of {{Wiki|Tiryns}} in [[Arkadia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Arkadia|Arkadia: Madness Cave]]</ref> | ||
He was also said to have been initiated into mysteries and ecstasy by the goddess of fertility [[Kybele]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – | He was also said to have been initiated into mysteries and ecstasy by the goddess of fertility [[Kybele]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Lesbos|Lesbos: Temple of Kybele]]</ref> | ||
==Legacy and influence== | ==Legacy and influence== | ||
In the Greek myths, Dionysos' female followers were called [[Maenad]]s, known for their frenzied revelries.<ref name="Statue">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – | In the Greek myths, Dionysos' female followers were called [[Maenad]]s, known for their frenzied revelries.<ref name="Statue">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Korinthia|Korinthia: Statue of Dionysos]]</ref> Along with them, [[satyr]]s often accompanied the god, as well as did a number of [[human]]s, enough to give birth to a [[Cult of Dionysos|cult]]. | ||
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>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> Of special note is the one located in [[Korinth]], [[Korinthia]], said to be hewn from the tree in which King [[Pentheus]] of [[Thebes, Greece|Thebes]] hid to spy on the Maenads.<ref name="Statue" /> | 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>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> Of special note is the one located in [[Korinth]], [[Korinthia]], said to be hewn from the tree in which King [[Pentheus]] of [[Thebes, Greece|Thebes]] hid to spy on the Maenads.<ref name="Statue" /> | ||
In [[Athens]], a [[Hermippos' Residence|house]] deemed as one of the most beautiful houses in the city was dedicated to Dionysos after its former owner performed a parody of the [[Eleusinian Mysteries]], and was subsequently punished for it.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – | In [[Athens]], a [[Hermippos' Residence|house]] deemed as one of the most beautiful houses in the city was dedicated to Dionysos after its former owner performed a parody of the [[Eleusinian Mysteries]], and was subsequently punished for it.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Attika|Attika: Hermippos' Residence]]</ref> The [[Theater of Dionysos]], known for being the first to introduce theater to the city, was also dedicated to him.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Attika: Theater of Dionysos</ref> | ||
In his birth island of Naxos, a [[Temple of Dionysos, Naxos|temple]] was built to celebrate him in order for him to bless their vines and wine production. It housed several festivities for Dionysos each year.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – | In his birth island of Naxos, a [[Temple of Dionysos, Naxos|temple]] was built to celebrate him in order for him to bless their vines and wine production. It housed several festivities for Dionysos each year.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Naxos: Temple of Dionysos</ref> Another [[Temple of Dionysos Kolonatas|temple]] to Dionysos was located on a hill in [[Sparta]], [[Lakonia]], housing relics related to the mythical hero [[Perseus]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Lakonia|Lakonia: Temple of Dionysos Kolonatas]]</ref> | ||
The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] also recovered an [[armor]] [[Dionysos Set|set]] dedicated to the god.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] also recovered an [[armor]] [[Dionysos Set|set]] dedicated to the god.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 21:53, 21 September 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.
History
Dionysos was said to have been born on Naxos Island.[1] At some point, he granted Elais, one of the daughters of King Anios of Delos, the ability to make oil spring from the ground.[2] Dionysos was also said to have driven mad the daughters of King Proitos of Tiryns in Arkadia.[3]
He was also said to have been initiated into mysteries and ecstasy by the goddess of fertility Kybele.[4]
Legacy and influence
In the Greek myths, Dionysos' female followers were called Maenads, known for their frenzied revelries.[5] Along with them, satyrs often accompanied the god, as well as did a number of humans, enough to give birth to a cult.
During the 5th century BCE in Greece, statues depicting Dionysos were often located near vineyards, like the one on Markos' vineyard, and taverns.[6] Of special note is the one located in Korinth, Korinthia, said to be hewn from the tree in which King Pentheus of Thebes hid to spy on the Maenads.[5]
In Athens, a house deemed as one of the most beautiful houses in the city was dedicated to Dionysos after its former owner performed a parody of the Eleusinian Mysteries, and was subsequently punished for it.[7] The Theater of Dionysos, known for being the first to introduce theater to the city, was also dedicated to him.[8]
In his birth island of Naxos, a temple was built to celebrate him in order for him to bless their vines and wine production. It housed several festivities for Dionysos each year.[9] Another temple to Dionysos was located on a hill in Sparta, Lakonia, housing relics related to the mythical hero Perseus.[10]
The Spartan misthios Kassandra also recovered an armor set dedicated to the god.[11]
Trivia
- The mural depicting Dionysos in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey is based on a vase painting from the 5th century BCE.
Gallery
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Statue of Dionysos in Korinth
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (statue only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Naxos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Delos: Farm of Elais
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Arkadia: Madness Cave
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Lesbos: Temple of Kybele
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Korinthia: Statue of Dionysos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika: Hermippos' Residence
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika: Theater of Dionysos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Naxos: Temple of Dionysos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Lakonia: Temple of Dionysos Kolonatas
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey