Dionysus

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /daɪəˈnaɪsɪs/

Alternative forms

• Dionysos

Origin

Via Latin Dionysus, from Ancient Greek Διόνυσος.

Full definition of Dionysus

Proper noun

1. (Greek god) The god of wine, specifically its intoxication and social influence, but also the patron of agriculture and the theater. Also related to the mystery of religion, as in "spiritual intoxication".

Derived terms

• Dionysiac