| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| | | Diony’sos. | | |
The Greek name of Bacchus (q.v.).
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| Father: Zeus (Jupiter). |
| Feasts of Bacchus in Rome, Bromalia or Brumalia, in March and September. |
Mother: Sem l , daughter of Cadmus |
| Nurse: Brisa. |
| Owls were his aversion. |
| Panthers drew his chariot. |
| Rams were the most general sacrifices offered to him. |
| Wife: Ariad’n. | |
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The most famous statue of this god was by Praxitls. | 2 |
Attalus gave above £18,000 sterling for a painting of the god by Arist ds. | 3 |
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