Why was Dionysus worshipped?

Dionysus, also spelled Dionysos, also called Bacchus or (in Rome) Liber Pater, in Greco-Roman religion, a nature god of fruitfulness and vegetation, especially known as a god of wine and ecstasy. read more

If Apollo represents humanity at its best -- reason, poetry, medicine, etc. -- then Dionysus is his"evil twin," so to speak. Take note that Apollo and Dionysus time-share the temple at Delphi (Dionysus got it during the winter) Dionysus represents craziness and disorder and crossing boundaries that society as a whole would rather not see crossed. read more

Dionysus, also spelled Dionysos, also called Bacchus or (in Rome) Liber Pater, in Greco-Roman religion, a nature god of fruitfulness and vegetation, especially known as a god of wine and ecstasy. The occurrence of his name on a Linear B tablet (13th century bce) shows that he was already worshipped in the Mycenaean period, although it is not known where his cult originated. read more

He is not half-man and half-god, but rather a fully divine being who conceals himself in human disguise. Many scholars believe that Dionysus is a syncretism of a local Greek nature deity and a more powerful god from Thrace or Phrygia, such as Sabazios. There are many parallels between the stories of Dionysus and Jesus. read more

If Apollo represents humanity at its best -- reason, poetry, medicine, etc. -- then Dionysus is his"evil twin," so to speak. read more

In ancient Greek mythology Dionysus was the god of wine and merriment. He was one of the gods who were believed to live on Mount Olympus. The ancient Greeks widely worshipped Dionysus because he was viewed as kind and understanding. The Romans worshipped a similar god that they called Bacchus. read more

Answer Dionysus is a god of mystery religious rites. He is not half-man and half-god, but rather a fully divine being who conceals himself in human. read more