Dionysus
God of Wine, Festivities, and Madness
Dionysus is the god of wine, fertility, festivity, madness, and ecstasy. He is the son of Zeus and the mortal Semele. Dionysus is known for his dual nature, capable of bringing joy and celebration but also capable of unleashing madness and destruction.
Take the Godly Parent QuizCabin 12: Dionysus's Cabin
Dionysus's cabin is decorated with grape vines that grow around the doorway and has a purple door. Inside, it smells of grapes and wine. The children of Dionysus have abilities related to plant growth (especially vines) and can induce madness or euphoria in others.
Cabin Number
Cabin 12
Symbol
Grape Vine
Roman Name
Bacchus
Domain
God of Wine
Dionysus's Demigod Children
The powers, abilities, and traits of Dionysus's demigod offspring
Demigod Powers
- Vine and plant manipulation
- Ability to induce madness
- Resistance to alcohol
- Limited emotional manipulation
Demigod Traits
- Charismatic
- Unpredictable
- Festive
- Emotionally complex
Dionysus in Mythology
The ancient myths and stories about Dionysus
Mythology
Dionysus was the son of Zeus and the mortal woman Semele. When Semele asked to see Zeus in his divine form, she was consumed by his lightning. Zeus rescued the unborn Dionysus and sewed him into his thigh until he was ready to be born. Dionysus later rescued his mother from the underworld and made her immortal. He traveled the world spreading the cultivation of grapes and the art of winemaking, accompanied by his followers, the satyrs and maenads.
Symbols & Weapons
Symbols
- Thyrsus (staff topped with a pine cone)
- Grape vine
- Leopard
- Theater mask
Favorite Weapons
- Thyrsus
- Ability to induce madness
Famous Children
- Priapus
- The Graces
- Pollux and Castor (in some accounts)
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