Dionysus
Syllabification: (Di·o·ny·sus)
Pronunciation: /ˌdīəˈnisəs/
Greek Mythology
Definition of Dionysus
- a Greek god, son of Zeus and Semele. He was originally a god of the fertility of nature, associated with wild and ecstatic religious rites; in later traditions he is a god of wine who loosens inhibitions and inspires creativity in music and poetry. Also called Bacchus.