Διόνυσος
Dionysos
The English name Dionysus is Διόνυσος (Dionysos) in Greek.
Διόνυσος is the name of the Greek god of wine.
Meaning: Greek god of wine (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Dionysos.
Did you know?
- The ritual madness associated with Διόνυσος is linked to the Greek word ekstasis, which describes the feeling of standing outside oneself and is the root of the English word 'ecstasy'.
- Because Διόνυσος was often depicted as a 'foreign' god arriving from the east, his name in Greek literature is frequently used to symbolize the arrival of new, disruptive ideas or outsiders.
- In Ancient Greece, the worship of Διόνυσος was considered essential for the mental health of citizens because his 'divine madness' provided a necessary emotional release from the strict social order.
Examples in context
- Ο Διόνυσος είναι ο θεός του κρασιού.O Dionysos einai o theos tou krasioú.Dionysus is the god of wine.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a mythology project.
- Κώστας KostasΠοιον θεό διαλέξατε για την εργασία;Poion theo dialexate gia tin ergasia?Which god did you choose for the assignment?
- Μαρία MariaΔιαλέξαμε τον Διόνυσο.Dialexame ton Dionysos.We chose Dionysus.
- Κώστας KostasΟ Διόνυσος είναι πολύ ενδιαφέρων χαρακτήρας.O Dionysos einai poly endiaferon charaktiras.Dionysus is a very interesting character.
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, έχει πολλές ιστορίες.Nai, echei polles istories.Yes, he has many stories.
