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Dionysus
deye-uh-NEYE-suhs
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The Greek god of wine, festivity, and theatre.
"The play opens with a hymn in praise of Dionysus."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Greek god associated with wine, celebration, and drama.
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Etymology
Borrowed via Latin Dionysus from the Greek Dionȳsos.