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Dionysos
Dionysos | Richard Seaford
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Covering a wide range of issues which have been overlooked in the past, including mystery, cult and philosophy, Richard Seaford explores Dionysos – one of the most studied figures of the ancient Greek gods. Popularly known as the god of wine and frenzied abandon, and an influential figure for theatre where drama originated as part of the cult of Dionysos, Seaford goes beyond the mundane and usual to explore the history and influence of this god as never before. As a volume in the popular Gods and Heroes series, this is an indispensible introduction to the subject, and an excellent reference point for higher-level study.
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“The name of the god Dionysos first appears on a clay tablet from the Greek bronze age, over three thousand years ago. And so he is our oldest living symbol.“

An academic treatise on the Dionysos, I have to admit it was far more interesting than you may imagine. If you enjoy the history of religion, or Greek mythology, then this might be an informative read into how a mystery cult might have operated, and why Dionysos was so important to Greeks.

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#riotgrams Day 9: #characterwhosharesyourname
Close enough! It's my namesake. I picked this book up years ago but haven't read it (yet). One day my dense little friend. One day.