Greek name: Dionysus
Roman name: Bacchus,
Epithets (Other Names): Liber
Parentage: Zeus-Semele
Origin: Cretan consort or Lycian vegetation deity
Concerns: ecstasy, wine
Attributes: vine, ivy, panther skin, thyrsus, grapes, escort of bacchants
Spouse: Ariadne
Lovers: None
Divine children:
Mortal children:
Major places of worship: Delphi
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