Dionysus was so much more than just the master of the vine; he was also charged with fertility, fruitfulness, theater, ecstasy, and abandon. Whether called Dionysus (his Greek name) or Bacchus ...

Or was it a homage to the Greek god Dionysus, as organizers proclaim? Here's what to know about the controversial moment, and why some are questioning the performance's intent.

The Origins of Greek Theater By the sixth century B.C.E., the Greek god Dionysus had become a popular figure among everyday people, and as a result, religious rituals celebrating his status spread ...

Candace Cameron Bure doesn’t ‘buy’ Dionysus explanation for Olympics drag show The ‘Full House’ alum and Christian conservative said she doesn’t understand how the Greek god of wine ...

An organizer of the Paris Olympics said that the drag performance during Friday’s opening ceremony was a nod to Greek mythology, not the Last Supper.

Some people slammed a tableau as mocking Christianity, but the artistic director explained the scene was inspired by the Greek god of celebration.

Madeleine George’s comedy “Hurricane Diane,” starring Bernadette Sefic as a modern day Dionysus in suburban New Jersey, runs at Hartford Stage June 5-29 .

Archaeologists have unearthed a "spectacular" ancient temple housing hundreds of statues dedicated to the Greek God Apollo. The site, known as the Sanctuary of Apollo, is located in a remote ...

Cypriot officials announced the recent excavation of a long-forgotten sanctuary to Apollo, offering insights into ancient rituals and architectural expansions.

His production Dionysus in ’69 belongs to the doin generation. Since the god Dionysus is present, an orgy is mandatory.

An organizer of the Paris Olympics said that the drag performance during Friday’s opening ceremony was a nod to Greek mythology, not the Last Supper. Thomas Jolly, the artistic director for t… ...