He is god of epiphany.
He is a dying god.
Dionysos is represented by city religions as the protector of those who do not belong to conventional society and thus symbolizes everything which is chaotic, dangerous and unexpected, everything which escapes human reason and which can only be attributed to the unforeseeable action of the gods.
The Athenian tradition of theatrical representations first began at the Theatre of Dionysos. Theater developed into a religious celebration. The orchestra, where the chorus performed, was closest to the audience. In the center of the orchestra was an altar for Dionysos.
Names originating from Dionysos
- Denise (also spelled Denice, Daniesa, Denese, and Denisse) ...
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