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Dionysus liked to travel the world, attracting followers wherever he went. Well known as the Greek god of ecstasy, he's ecstatic about having found a new home and asks that you join him. there . To locate the myths and symbols of the Greek god Dionysus, use the navigation bar at the top of the page. Enjoy your adventure!
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Dionysus, the Greek god of ecstacy, was a wild man...full of wine, women, and song. And he created a great stir wherever he went. Although Zeus, ruler of the Olympian gods and goddesses, was his father, Dionysus wasn't accepted into the polite society of the Olympic pantheon. But eventually he became so popular and influential that he was invited to join them. : : : : : : : Ares, Greek god of war, was always in the middle of a fight. Also featuring as Aphrodite's lover, he was a real action figure in Greek mythology . . . : : : : : : : Think of Music, art, and civilization were the contributions of Apollo, the Greek god of light. Rational, skilled, well-balanced are words that come to mind. . : : : : : : : Hephaestus, the Greek god of the forge, was a talented artisan and craftsman, not to mention the inventor of the world's first robots. Rejected by his own mother, the Greek goddess Hera, he ultimately overcame his disability and was welcomed into the company of the other gods and goddesses. : : : : : : Commerce and communication were the special gifts of the Greek god Hermes; He was quite a charmer and had numerous adventures while traveling the world as the official messenger of the ruler, Zeus : : : : : : The tumultuous Poseidon, Greek god of the ocean, played an important role in Greek mythology, constantly staking out his territory and leaving his mark on the world. : : : : : : Following the fall of the Titans, Zeus became the ruler of the gods and goddesses, known as the Olympians. A sky god, he was generally a wise and benevolent ruler. Known for his sexual escapades, he was the father of many of the goddesses, gods, and heroes. : : : : : : The Underworld, where lived the sleeping and the dead, was ruled by the Greek god Hades. He was a rather moody, taciturn fellow, and the Underworld would have been a rather dreary place without Persephone, his Queen, who fell in love with him after he had abducted her.. : : : : : :
