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Dionysus vs Dionysian - What's the difference?

dionysus | dionysian |

As a proper noun dionysus

is (greek god) the god of wine, specifically its intoxication and social influence, but also the patron of agriculture and the theater also related to the mystery of religion, as in "spiritual intoxication".

As an adjective dionysian is

wild, irrational, and undisciplined.

dionysus

English

Alternative forms

* Dionysos

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • (Greek god) The god of wine, specifically its intoxication and social influence, but also the patron of agriculture and the theater. Also related to the mystery of religion, as in "spiritual intoxication".

    • Derived terms

    * Dionysiac

    See also

    * Bacchus

    External links

    * (wikipedia "Dionysus")

    dionysian

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to Dionysus.

    • See also

    * Apollonian