Mythological Characters

Bacchanals / Bacchus

- the Roman god of wine and intoxication of wine
- said to have a foreign origin(not greek or roman) 
- Greek name was Dionysos
- also known as the patron deity of agriculture and theatre
- Son of Zeus and Semele
- saved by Zeus when Semele perished


Source:
1. "Bacchus." 24 May 2008 <http://www.stonecarver.com/bacchus.html>.
2.
"Bacchus." 24 May 2008 <http://www.crystalinks.com/bacchus.html>.

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