𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐀 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒

ㅤㅤ⇆ . 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐬 | 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞

𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞: Dionysus
𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: God of Fertility and Wine
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭s: Zeus (Sky) and Semele

𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧:
From Greek Διός (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" combined with Nysa, the name of the region where young Dionysos was said to have been raised.

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧:
Priapus (Fertility), Hymen (Weddings), Thoas, Staphylus, Oenopion, Comus (Festivity), Phthonus (Envy), the Graces, Deianira

𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐬:
Pine cones and trees, Ivy plant, Chalice of Wine, Grape Vines

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬:
Dionysus, the son of Zeus and Semele, was unique as the only god born of a mortal. Zeus visited Semele by night, invisible to mortals yet perceived as a divine presence. Semele took pleasure in being a god's consort, unaware of his identity. As rumours spread, Hera deduced the truth. Disguised, she persuaded Semele to demand her lover reveal his true form. Upon Zeus's next visit, Semele secured a promise from him to fulfil one wish, even having him swear on the River Styx. Deeply in love, Zeus consented. Semele requested to see his divine form, which Zeus reluctantly revealed, knowing the consequences. His divine radiance incinerated Semele instantly. However, Zeus saved the unborn Dionysus, sewing him into his thigh until he was ready to be born, bestowing upon him the gift of immortality.