Statue Dionysus AMH

Dionysus (also spelt Dionysos, Dionysius) is the Greek god of frenzies, festivities, spiritual ecstasy, wine, and alcohol in general.Amongst the Orphists (who are a select group of followers of the Ancient Greek Religion) Dionysus is considered a saviour.

There are two stories on how Dionysus was born. One describes that he was the son of Zeus and Semele, and the other describes that he was the son of Zeus and Persephone, queen of the Underworld. Either way, in both stories Dionysus is sent to the Underworld by Zeus' jealous wife Hera and then saved and brought to life afterwards. He was the God of celebrations.Dionysus was also the god of wine.Dionysus had many relatives and acquaintances, including:

1. Aphrodite
   1. Charites
      1. Aglaea
      2. Euphrosyne
      3. Thalia
   2. Hymenaios
   3. Priapus
2. Ariadne
   1. Oenopion
3. Nyx
   1. Phthonus
4. Unknown mother
   1. Acis
5. Althaea
   1. Deianeira