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This paper discusses the origins of the Apollo-Dionysus duality and discusses its use by the philospher Nietzsche and the psyhologist Jung. The paper explains that the Apollo-Dionysus duality offers a way to gain insight into human nature.

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"This paper discusses the origins of the Apollo-Dionysus duality and its elaboration by thinkers throughout history. First this paper discusses the meanings bestowed upon Apollo and Dionysus by Greek history and culture. Then the paper discusses Nietzsche's discussion of this dualityand examples of poetry which demonstrate this opposition. Finally the paper discusses the analytic psychologist Carl Jung's theories of the conscious and unconscious which implicitly use this duality to understand the psyche."

Tags:Apollo, Dionysus, Nietzsche, Carl Jung, human nature

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In this article, the writer provides an analysis of the development of the character of Dionysus over the course of Euripides' tragic drama, 'The Bacchae'. Dionysus' development is linked to the moral of the play.

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"The Bacchae cannot fully be understood nor can its protagonist Dionysus without understanding the times in which Euripides wrote his tragedy. According to Bates the era was characterized by Loss of faith in the gods involving a similar loss of faith in the divine in man this was followed by a gross materialism which found its greatest happiness in enjoyment. At the start of the play Dionysus appears in disguise. He is a youth who seems innocent and Pentheus willingly follows his lead not ..."

Tags:gods, Euripedes, vengeance, family, Thebes, Pentheus, Dionysus

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This paper explains that the evolution of theater in Greece may be linked directly to the festivals of Dionysus, the Grecian god of wine and misrule. The author points out that Greek theaters, including the theater of Dionysus, were not free-standing works of architecture, but rather they were built into hills in amphitheater forms. The theaters of Lycurgus replaced the original wood of the Dionysus theater with stone, reaffirming the importance of theater in the city of Athens' civic and religious life, which continued well into Hellenistic times, culminating in the Romans' added changes to the structure and including the addition of the Bema.

Table of Contents
History of Theater in Ancient Greece
Architecture of Greek Theaters
Parodos
Bema of Phaidros
The Central Section
Marble Throne of the Priest of Dionysus Eleutherios and Other Priests' Seats
Skene
The Stoa on the South Side of Skene

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"The parodos of the Theater of Dionysus was a gangway leading into the orchestra over which chorus and actors made their entrances. There are two parodoi, one on each side of the orchestra. Parodos was also the name of the song chanted by the chorus as they entered the orchestra at the beginning of the play. This is another indication of the fusion of the role of ritual, the role of the chorus, and the role of architecture in early Greek theater."

Tags:parodo, bema, lycurgus, priest, chorus

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This paper describes the birth, parentage and life of the Greek god Dionysus, as well as his importance in ancient Greek society. The paper also describes the festival of Dionysus and the cult of Dionysus.

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"Dionysus is the son of Zeus and Semele. He is the only god to have a mortal parent. Zeus came to Semele in the night, invisible, felt only as a devine presence. Semele was pleased to be a lover of a god, even though she did not know which one. Word soon got around and Hera quickly assumed who was responsible. Hera went to Semele in disguise and convinced her she should see her lover as he really was. When Zeus next came to her she made him promise to grant her one wish. She went so far as to make him swear on the River Styx that he would grant her
request. Zeus was madly in love and agreed. She then asked him to show her his true form. Zeus, was unhappy, and knew what would happen but, having sworn he had no choice. He appeared in his true form and Semele was instantly burnt to a crisp by the sight of his glory. Zeus did manage to rescue Dionysus and stitched him into his thigh to hold him until he was ready to be born. His birth from Zeus alone conferred immortality upon him.(2)"

Tags:tending, grapes, joy, devine, ecstasy, brutal, unthinking, rage, zeus, semele, hera

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This paper discusses how many characteristics of and events gone through by Jesus seem to have their origins in pagan myths and religions. Through an examination of the three gods Dionysus, Orpheus, and Mithras, and their respective cults and philosophies, the paper looks at how there is a strong connection between paganism and Christianity. The paper also contends that the relationship between the two is so strong that one could argue that Christianity is simple a modification of these ancient religions.

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"Dionysus, or Baccos, is the god of wine and ecstasy. It is possible that he originated in Thrace, Phrygia, or even Crete. He is depicted in a masculine form, as a bull, and as a feminine form with fair skin and long curls. His followers are known as the Maenads, Bacco, or Bacchae, and they hoped to achieve salvation by becoming one with Baccos through acts of ecstasy, inebriation, and sexuality. Although little is known about the Dionysian Mysteries, there is some evidence from Euripides' play The Bacchae. The play illustrates how initiates torn animals apart and ate their raw flesh in representation of the masculine Dionysus. In addition, they represented his more effeminate form with banquets and the drinking of wine (Meyer 63-65)."

Tags:jesus, rituals, rebirth, worship

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Greek mythology scholars have called Dionysus the most cosmopolitan of the Greek gods. According to the ambassador of King Seleucus, who, like Alexander, discovered India and its divinities, only Dionysus could match the power of the god Siva. Both Dionysus and Siva were thought to be benevolent as well as terrible. They were viewed as terrible because they reaped death in every victim sacrificed. Also, when some contemporaries of Plutarch, the Gentiles, evoked the god of Israel, they named Dionysus as the overseer of the harvest and the gathering of fruits." Of all the Greek gods, Dionysus is the least sedentary. Dionysus was conceived in Thebes by the mortal woman, Semele, who carried him there in her belly for several months. Since he was a nomadic god, he never resided in his birthplace. However,-

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A paper about the influence that Dionysus/Bacchus has had on literature, art, and music. The author examines the impact of the myth on various cultures and modern times. Includes illustrations.

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"The myth of the Olympian god of wine has influenced cultures all the way up to present time. Known as Bacchus by Romans and Dionysus by the Greeks, this god has shown up in art, music, literature, and even in the names of many vineyards and wine cellars. This paper will first recount the myth of Dionysus, discuss his influence on ancient and modern cultures, and provide illustrations".

Tags:classic, comparison, ecstasy, god, greek, history, mythology, wine

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"Dionysus was the central figure in a major cult of the Greek world, a cult that would have a long-term influence in mythology, religion, and literature. Dionysus was a pan-Hellenic god who was widely celebrated throughout the Archaic period and honored at dramatic contests with tragedies and comedies. His was also an orgiastic cult. Dionysus is the god of ecstasy and possession and might be called the patron saint of the drama as well as of various festivals and celebrations.


In Greek mythology, Dionysus was a bastard son of Zeus. The mother of Dionysus is variously named depending on the source, and some have said she was Demeter, or Io, and some Dione, and still others Lethe. The most common story has it that Zeus disguised himself as a mortal and had a secret affair with Semele ("moon"), the daughter of King Cadmus of Thebes. Zeus's wife..."

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" While working with the "Hymn to Dionysus," it is helpful to utilize critical theories and apply them to the myth. Structuralism explains how the story is a persecution myth, and how it fits into the framework of all the persecution myths surrounding Dionysus, forming a repeating pattern. The structuralist approach to literary analysis involves discerning the overall framework of the myths surrounding Dionysus and discovering where the Hymn fits within this context. The "Hymn to Dionysus" fits into an overall structure of the persecution myths relating to Dionysus struggle to be accepted as a full-fledged god. In addition to the "Hymn to Dionysus" and the story of Thebes, other persecution myths fall into this overall framework of persecution, including the myths of Lycurgas, Minyas, and Proetus. This structure is evident when looking at all the myths together, and the "Hymn to Dionysus" fits into the arrangement as another persecution myth in a series."

Tags:greek, mythology

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"When we think of the great names of Greek theater, we think of playwrights like Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylus. But the work they did ?- and that has come down to modern audiences in such tantalizing fragments ?- would not have been possible had it not been for another. This paper explores the importance of the god Dionysus in terms of his importance in the Greek theater and especially for the work of Sophocles and Aeschylus. To understand the connection of Dionysus to Greek theater one must first understand his place in the Greek pantheon.
Dionysus mythology was the god of wine and vegetation who showed mortals how to cultivate grapevines and make wine. He was supposed to be good and gentle to those who honored him, but to bring madness and destruction upon those who spurned him or the orgiastic rituals of his cult (Otto and Palmer, 1995, p. 12)."