In Ancient Greek mythology, Dionysus wasn't just the god of wine, he was the embodiment of wine. He was born three times. Dionysus is the only man with a mortal mother to become a god in the Olympian Pantheon. read more
Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, played an important role in the culture of the ancient Greeks. And it wasn’t just about drinking wine. He is also the god of the harvest and viticulture in general. read more
He was later"adopted" by the Romans under the name of Bacchus, god of the grape, but the Greek worship of Dionysus was more ecstatic and may have preserved some early shamanic practices related to the intoxication provided by wine. read more