Dionysus
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Dionysus was the god of wine in ancient Greek mythology. (He was known to the Romans as Bacchus). Wine was viewed as a feature of civilization and Dionysus is seen as the patron of civilized activities such as the law, agcriculture, theatre, and the promotion of peace.