Dionysus Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Dionysus?
A
- God of wine and theatre
- Son of Zeus and the Theban mortal Semele
2
Q
Why did Zeus have to hide Dionysus away?
A
Because he attracted the wrath of Hera
3
Q
Why was Dionysus not seen as an original Olympius / outsider?
A
He was the son of both a god and a mortal
4
Q
How is he represented?
A
With a thyrsus, vines and an animal skin
5
Q
Who is he often depicted with?
A
His companions - the maenads and satyrs
6
Q
What is a thrysus?
A
A staff which was tipped with a pine cone; it could also be intertwined with ivy
7
Q
Who were the maenads?
A
Female followers of Dionysus
8
Q
Who were the satyrs?
A
Half men, half goat attendants of Dionysus
