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| − | '''Dionysus''' ("twice-born") 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, agriculture, theatre, and the promotion of peace. | + | '''Dionysus''' ("twice-born") 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, agriculture, theatre, and the promotion of peace. |
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Revision as of 05:33, 25 March 2008
Dionysus ("twice-born") 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, agriculture, theatre, and the promotion of peace.
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