Dionysus, known as Bacchus to the Romans, was the god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy. He was one of the twelve Olympians, the principal deities of ancient Greece. Dionysus was often depicted as a handsome youth crowned with grape leaves and holding a thyrsus, a staff with a pinecone on top, symbolizing his power.
It was believed that Dionysus was born twice. The first time, he was born to the daughter of the king of Thebes. Zeus, who was in love with Semele, appeared to her in the form of a mortal man and seduced her. When Semele asked Zeus to reveal his true form, she was consumed by the lightning of the god. Zeus rescued the unborn child from her womb and sewed him into his own thigh until he was ready to be born again.
Dionysus was widely celebrated in ancient Greece, and his cult spread throughout the Mediterranean world. The Romans adopted his worship and named him Bacchus, and his festivals, called Bacchanalia, became infamous for their wild and decadent nature. Today, Bacchus remains a popular figure in art, literature, and pop culture, often symbolizing life's pleasures.
Material: High-definition resin
Weight: 296 g
Height: 22 cm
Length: 7 cm
Width: 9.5 cm
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