Dionysus

Dionysus

 Dionysus is known as the god of Wine, born to the god Zeus and the mortal Semele.

 His notable history is his rescue of his mother from the underworld after Zeus showed his true nature as an immortal god and consumed her in lightning.

 Dionysus granted Midas to power to turn everything to gold at his touch, then revoked the power as an act of kindness when it was proven inconvenient.

 He is known for wearing or holding grapes around his head, representing his ability to create wine.

In Roman mythology, Dionysus is Bacchus.

Symbols: Grape Vine Ivy Snake

Life Story: Zeus saved Dionysus from death because Semele had witnessed Zeus as a god, resulting in her death. zeus saved him by sewing him to his leg.

He is present on many wine jars in history as artwork. 