Bacchus painting

The Maenads of ancient Greco-Roman mythology were the attendants, servants, and priestesses of the god of wine, Bacchus.

Dionysus, Greek god of wine, partying, and sexual liberation was one of the most mysterious of the gods. Read more here.

The Feast of the Gods

Before the internet(!!), there was art.

The Drunken Silenus (1617) Painted by: Peter Paul Rubens In Greek mythology, Silenus was a companion and tutor to the wine god Dionysus. The plural Seleni usually refers to drunken followers of Dionysus. The original Silenus resembled a folklore man of the forest with the ears of a horse and sometimes also the tail and legs of a horse. The later Sileni were drunken followers of Dionysus, usually bald and fat with thick lips and squat noses, and having the legs of a human. Later still, the…

Ancient Greece produced some of the wildest and most memorable folklore known to humanity. Famous films like "Hercules" and "Troy" derive their storylines from some of these aged legends. Here are my picks for the 10 best stories from ancient Greek mythology.

Painting by Caravaggio

Caravaggio was a lover of light, drama, and wine! His Bacchus embodies the link between art and wine. His attention to detail was impressive. Any guess on what wine Bacchus is holding? I have an intriguing hypothesis… Read the article for more!