He was also known to cause madness in those who offended him. Dionysus was commonly depicted with a drinking cup, a crown of ivy, and a thyrsus, which was a pine cone-tipped staff. The Greeks ...

It was unveiled at Pompeii recently and depicts the life of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, theatre, and celebrations. Archaeologists found it in the Reggio IX area of the ancient Roman city.

Part 1 The story begins with Dionysus - the god of wine - someone who likes to 'let himself go'. One day Dionysus and his band of revellers are enjoying themselves at the foot of Mount Tmolus when ...