The Greek Myths: Dionysos: Ecstasy and Enthusiasm

The Greek Myths: Dionysos: Ecstasy and Enthusiasm

To relegate Dionysos to simply "the god of wine" is to miss the tremendous impact the primordial cult of the god had on Greek religion. Far from bringing only the gift of wine to mankind, Dionysos promised salvation, a blessed afterlife. And this revolutionary idea came to influence other cults in ancient Greece, like the Eleusinian Mysteries. A lecture by Dr. William J. Neidinger.
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