Mythology Report- Dionysus Research Paper
Imran Kanji
Ms. Heenan
ENG 2D1
25 September 2012
Dionysus
Introduction Dionysus is an important figure of Greek mythology. He is the Olympian god of wine, vegetation, festivity and pleasure. He represents humanity’s longing for pleasure and desire to celebrate. Dionysus is also the god of hallucination, theatre, reincarnation and homosexuality. He is called: “the youthful, beautiful, but effeminate god of wine. He is also called both by Greeks and Romans Bacchus (Bakchos), that is, the noisy or riotous god…” (Roman 201). The most popular honour that Dionysus received, besides being granted a place in Olympus, was the Dionysia festival in Athens, Greece. The festival was celebrated in honour of Dionysus, and the central events of which were the theatrical performances of dramatic tragedies and comedies (Roman 203). Dionysus is famous for his accidental discovery of wine. One day, Dionysus was dancing with the nymphs. He came upon a bathing tub next to a long line of grapevines. He filled the tub to the brim with the large, red grapes, and stepped in. He stomped on the grapes, and danced in the tub, until the entire tub was full of grape juice. Dionysus heard the nymphs calling him from afar, and he left the tub of juice for two days. He came back to the tub, and saw the colour of the juice had changed. He then tasted the liquid, and found it had fermented. He named the new drink wine, and went around the lands, feeding anyone and everyone his new drink. He taught mankind how to cultivate the vine (Siculus 3). As Dionysus is the god of wine, and is an expert in the art of making wine, he would tend to get intoxicated because of the alcohol content. The product being marketed is Dionysus’ Hangover Pills, DHP for short. Dionysus’ Hangover Pills are a huge advance in the Olympus market. After a fun night out, these hangover pills are perfect for the morning after. They are designed by Dionysus himself to reduce migraines and increase precision in senses. Dionysus’
Ms. Heenan
ENG 2D1
25 September 2012
Dionysus
Introduction Dionysus is an important figure of Greek mythology. He is the Olympian god of wine, vegetation, festivity and pleasure. He represents humanity’s longing for pleasure and desire to celebrate. Dionysus is also the god of hallucination, theatre, reincarnation and homosexuality. He is called: “the youthful, beautiful, but effeminate god of wine. He is also called both by Greeks and Romans Bacchus (Bakchos), that is, the noisy or riotous god…” (Roman 201). The most popular honour that Dionysus received, besides being granted a place in Olympus, was the Dionysia festival in Athens, Greece. The festival was celebrated in honour of Dionysus, and the central events of which were the theatrical performances of dramatic tragedies and comedies (Roman 203). Dionysus is famous for his accidental discovery of wine. One day, Dionysus was dancing with the nymphs. He came upon a bathing tub next to a long line of grapevines. He filled the tub to the brim with the large, red grapes, and stepped in. He stomped on the grapes, and danced in the tub, until the entire tub was full of grape juice. Dionysus heard the nymphs calling him from afar, and he left the tub of juice for two days. He came back to the tub, and saw the colour of the juice had changed. He then tasted the liquid, and found it had fermented. He named the new drink wine, and went around the lands, feeding anyone and everyone his new drink. He taught mankind how to cultivate the vine (Siculus 3). As Dionysus is the god of wine, and is an expert in the art of making wine, he would tend to get intoxicated because of the alcohol content. The product being marketed is Dionysus’ Hangover Pills, DHP for short. Dionysus’ Hangover Pills are a huge advance in the Olympus market. After a fun night out, these hangover pills are perfect for the morning after. They are designed by Dionysus himself to reduce migraines and increase precision in senses. Dionysus’
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