Dionysus was the god of the vine. He invented wine and spread the art of tending grapes.
He had a dual nature. On one hand, he brought joy and divine ecstasy. On the other hand,
he brought brutality, thoughtlessness and rage. This reflected both sides of wine's nature.
If he chooses, Dionysus can drive a man mad. No normal fetters can hold him or his
followers.
Dionysus was the son of Zeus and Semele. He was the only god to have a mortal parent.
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…showed last 85 words of 1980 total…unacquainted with love, daughter of the Titan Lelantus
and the Oceanid Periboea, was ravished by Dionysus while asleep. She had twins but killed
one of the children and in despair she threw herself into the river Sangarius and was
transformed into a fountain by Zeus.
Nicaea was a huntress and nymph of Astacia with whom Hymnus fell in love. She grew
angry and killed him as he was declaring his love for her. However later, having drunk
wine, she fell asleep and Dionysus seduced her.
