dionysus (greek deity)

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dionysus (greek deity)

In the paths of the gods

Focuses on the stories of Dionysus, the god of the grape harvest.

Dionysos, the new god

His story is told by the first Olympian herself, Hestia, Goddess of the hearth and home. From her seat in the center of Mt. Olympus, the first Olympian, Hestia, relates the rise of Dionysos, from his birth to a mortal mother, to his discovery of wine, his battles with madness and his conquering of death itself, culminating, finally, in his ascent to Olympus and Godhood -- the first new god and the last of the Pantheon.
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Dionysus and the land of beasts

Zeus and the Olympians head to a festival in the Land of Grapes, where Dionysus' voice seems to cast a magical spell on them. Then, an army of Cronies appears at the festival, and Dion has to decide to follow his musical dreams or join the Olympians as the god he is.

Dionysus and the land of beasts

Zeus and his friends discover another Olympian who might be able to help in their quest to defeat King Cronus in this Heroes in Training adventure.

The spirit of spring

a tale of the Greek god Dionysos
1970
Recounts the adventures of Dionysos on earth before he went to live on Mount Olympus with the other Greek gods.

Bacchae

1997
Contains the English translation of Euripides's political play "The Bacchae".

Why dolphins call

a story of Dionysus
1991
Kidnapped by pirates, young Dionysus turns his cold-hearted captors into friendly dolphins.

Dionysus

2008
Tells the story of the ancient Greek deity Dionysus, describing his origin, journeys, symbolism, and festivals in his honor, and providing glimpses of ancient Greek culture.
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