Dionysus was the Greek god of wine, madness, intoxication, and thrill. He represented chaos and escapism. Dionysus originated as a foreign god who was slowly accepted into the Greek pantheon. He contrasted with the orderly god Apollo, as Dionysus embodied madness while Apollo represented reason.

1. Dionysus
Chaos and Escapism

2. God? Sure. . . Of what?

3. Ok. . . How?
The Origin of Dionysus

4. King Midas
• The Golden Touch
• Donkey Ears
• Real king of Phrygia. . .

5. Dionysian vs. Apollonian
Dionysus Apollo
• Chaotic god of • Orderly god of
madness, the sun, dreams
intoxication and and reason
thrill