The statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus was discovered in 1877, but its influential presence makes it a timeless piece ...

Dionysus was so much more than just the master of the vine; he was also charged with fertility, fruitfulness, theater, ecstasy, and abandon. Whether called Dionysus (his Greek name) or Bacchus ...

This sarcophagus offers an unusual perspective of the idea of death—not as an end, but as the beginning of a new path.” ...

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Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed a Roman-era sarcophagus that depicts Dionysus beating Hercules in a drinking contest.

A rare marble sarcophagus found in Israel depicts a mythological drinking game where Hercules loses to Dionysus, according to the IAA. Historians say it represents death as a beginning.

Archaeologists say the marble coffin is the first of its kind found in the region. The story it depicts is more often seen in mosaics ...

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Ancient Carving Shows Greek God Besting ... a wine-drinking contest between Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, and the ... transformed into a symbol of liberation and transition to ...

After nearly 2,000 years of being covered by volcanic ash, this beautiful fresco gets to see the light of day. It was unveiled at Pompeii recently and depicts the life of Dionysus, the Greek god ...

Or was it a homage to the Greek god Dionysus, as organizers proclaim? Here's what to know about the controversial moment, and why some are questioning the performance's intent.