The epic poem Dionysiaca, written by the 5th century CE Greek poet Nonnus Panopolis, is the most detailed source for myths concerning the god Dionysus. Dionysus, called Bacchus by the Romans ...

So Midas took the satyr home and looked after him. The satyr was a good friend of Dionysus, the God of wine and merriment. When Dionysus saw how well treated his friend had been he granted Midas a ...

It was unveiled at Pompeii recently and depicts the life of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, theatre, and celebrations. Archaeologists found it in the Reggio IX area of the ancient Roman city.

An almost life-size frieze, or a 'megalography', has emerged which runs around three sides of the room. The cycle of ...

Religion is a very important part of Ancient Greek life ... The other main gods and goddesses are: Poseidon: God of the sea.Athena: Goddess of wisdom and war.Dionysus: God of wine and ...