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10 Myths About the Greek God Dionysus
Dionysus was one of the twelve Olympian deities the ancient Greeks believed ruled over the cosmos. He was the patron god of ...
Rare frescoes unearthed in Pompeii shed light on ancient rituals
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life-sized frescoes that offer fresh insight into religious practices ...
Inside Edition15d
Fresco of Greek God Unveilled at Pompeii Archaeological Site
After nearly 2,000 years of being covered by volcanic ash, this beautiful fresco gets to see the light of day. It was unveiled at Pompeii recently and depicts the life of Dionysus, the Greek god of ...
Euro Weekly News13d
God of wine and buried secrets: Pompeii’s epic find
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a massive frieze depicting followers of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine.
Krewe of Dionysus 2025 parade route
Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and the Krewe of Dionysus is set to roll Friday, February 28. The Krewe of Dionysus follows the Krewe of Selene parade route. It starts at Spartan Drive and ...
The Sun19d
‘Exceptional’ Pompeii frescos of Greek booze god & mystery rituals from Jesus’s time unearthed from ancient volcanic ash
At the centre of the image is a woman holding a torch who is about to be initiated into the cult of Dionysus. The Greek god was thought to hold the power to die and be reborn, and promised the ...
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Ancient fresco depicting Dionysus unveiled in Pompeii
A large fresco depicting scenes from the life of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, revelry, and theater, was unveiled to the public in the archaeological site of Pompeii, near Naples ...
New frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries
An almost life-size frieze, or a 'megalography', has emerged which runs around three sides of the room. The cycle of ...