The Indentity of the Civilizations of the Old World and the New
Dionysus, or Bacchus, is represented by the Mexican god Texcatzoncatl, the god of wine.
Mount Tmolus
The Pactolus River and King Midas Another famous legend associated with Mount Tmolus involves King Midas, who, after receiving the golden touch from Dionysus, bathed in the waters of the Pactolus River to rid himself of the curse.
Mount Cithaeron
Mount Cithaeron is also closely associated with the worship of Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy.
These rites often took place in the mountain’s forests, where women known as Maenads would enter a state of ecstatic frenzy, dancing and singing in worship of Dionysus.
Another significant myth involving Mount Cithaeron is the story of King Pentheus of Thebes, who opposed the worship of Dionysus.
Various sanctuaries and altars dedicated to gods such as Zeus, Hera, and Dionysus were located on the mountain.
One of the most famous literary works associated with Mount Cithaeron is Euripides' tragedy "The Bacchae." The play dramatizes the conflict between King Pentheus and Dionysus, culminating in the king’s gruesome death on the mountain.
Mount Pangaion
It was believed to be a sacred place dedicated to the god Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and religious ecstasy.
According to Greek mythology, Dionysus was raised on the slopes of Mount Pangaion, and the mountain became a center of his worship, particularly among the Thracians who were known for their ecstatic rites and rituals.
The mountain's secluded and wild nature made it an ideal location for the orgiastic rites associated with the cult of Dionysus.
The Oracle of DionysusOne of the most intriguing legends associated with Mount Pangaion is the existence of an oracle dedicated to Dionysus.
In some versions of his story, Orpheus is said to have met his tragic end on this mountain, torn apart by Maenads (followers of Dionysus) after he rejected the worship of the god.