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Dionysus

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proper noun

Greek Mythology

  • A Greek god, son of Zeus and Semele. He was originally a god of the fertility of nature, associated with wild and ecstatic religious rites; in later traditions he is a god of wine who loosens inhibitions and inspires creativity in music and poetry.

    Also called Bacchus

Pronunciation

Dionysus

/ˌdīəˈnisəs/ /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsəs/