Bacchus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bacchus

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the greek name?Dionysus
2. What is the roman name?Bacchus
3. What is Bacchus known for in Greek mythology?Bacchus, also called Dionysus, is the god of wine, parties, dancing, and festivals. He brings joy and fun to everyone.
4. Who were the Maenads and what did they do for Bacchus?The Maenads were female followers who danced, sang, and sometimes went wild in his celebrations. They helped spread his festivals across the land.

Olympian Pantheon: The twelve principal deities of the ancient Greek pantheon, who resided on Mount Olympus.
Theogony: The genealogy of gods, especially in Greek mythology.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in the study or interpretation of art.
Ecstasy: A state of overwhelming emotion or rapturous delight, often involving a loss of self-control.