Dionysus

Deity of Greek myths
Descendent of Great Zeus
Demeter birthed this son
Dwelled on Mount Olympus
Divined as god of wine
Devoted to vino
Drama enthusiast



March 4, 2022
Greek Mythology Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May
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Watt Avatar
March 8, 2022 at 11:07 PM
This is lovely writing, Jenna, and well worthy of the win... congratulations. I hope Dionysius can hold his wine, that mug is bigger than his head, lol!
Alex Avatar
March 8, 2022 at 6:47 PM
Vivid illustration of god of wines. Congratulations!
May Avatar
March 8, 2022 at 3:49 PM
Very nicely penned Jenna, Congrats on your win
Cunningham Avatar
March 4, 2022 at 11:47 AM
Well written Jenna, brilliant. Every culture has their party animal. Tom
Calasibetta Avatar
March 4, 2022 at 8:14 AM
You have explained Dionysus vividly in a challenging form~the imagery is a perfect biography! :)Paulette
Logan Avatar
March 4, 2022 at 8:30 AM
Thank you for such fine comments, Paulette.
Baker Avatar
March 4, 2022 at 7:47 AM
Great contest entry, Jenna. Very informative. I liked the "D" to start every line. Have a great weekend! Bill
Logan Avatar
March 4, 2022 at 7:56 AM
Hi Bill. My Dionysus post is an entry for a Pleiades contest in which each of the 7 lines had to begin with the letter of the chosen Greek god. Thanks so much for reading me and leaving great comments.
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