Bacchus is the Roman god of wine and revelry, also known as Dionysus in Greek mythology. He represents the joy and ecstasy that comes from indulging in life's pleasures.
Thyiad: In Greek mythology, Thyiads were female followers of Bacchus who would go into wild frenzies during his festivals.
Mount Cithaeron: This mountain was associated with Bacchic rituals and was believed to be the birthplace of Dionysus. It served as a sacred site for his worship.
Maenads: Maenads were female devotees of Bacchus who would participate in ecstatic rituals, often depicted as being in a state of frenzy or madness.
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