Bacchus


 * See also Bacchus another god of wine.

Dionysus was the Greek god of wine.

For a thousand years, Dionysus watched over the nation of Meliad. Every year the Festival of Dionysus would be held and Dionysus would let his will be known. He would decide whether or not the King of Meliad would keep his throne or be killed by his virgin priestesses. (HTLJ: "The Festival of Dionysus")

Other Mentions

 * XWP: "The Path Not Taken"
 * XWP: "Blind Faith"

Background Mythology

 * For full information see the Wikipedia article on Dionysus.

Dionysus (Roman equivalent Bacchus) was a son of Zeus and Semele, daughter of Cadmus. His mother was also sometimes given as Persephone. He was generally one of the twelve Olympic Gods. He also gave King Midas the power to turn things into gold. He had children with Aphrodite and Ariadne.