Have you ever wondered where saying like, "He has the Midas touch", or, "You have to find their Achilles heel", come from? Ancient Greek is the root of many English words and phrases, and their culture has famous portrayals of themes and stories that are still relevant today.
Greek Gods and Goddesses - Dionysos was the last god to join Olympus
Storyboard Text
Dionysus is the son of Zeus and Semele. Hera tricked Semele into asking Zeus to appear to her in all of his divine glory. Unfortunately, Semele could not withstand the power of his presence and she was destroyed. Zeus rescued the unborn Dionysus and sewed him into his thigh. Dionysus was born from Zeus, instead of his mother.
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Notable Myths
Dionysis
God of wine, fertility, vine fruit, wild parties
• grapes • wine
• Death of Semele • Pirates and the Discovery of Ariadne • King Midas and the Golden Touch