WHAT DOES DIONYSUS MEAN IN ROMANIAN?
Click to
see the original definition of «dionysus» in the Romanian dictionary.
Click to
see the automatic translation of the definition in English.
Definition of dionysus in the Romanian dictionary
Dionysus, in Greek mythology, the god of wine and vine, called (in Romans) and Bacchus. He was also called Bromius, Liber, Lyaeus, etc. Dionysus was one of the most important divinities known in ancient times, and whose worship was widespread throughout the world. He was the son of Zeus with the death of Semele, the daughter of King Cadmus and Harmony. So he was part of the second generation of the Olympians. It was said that, as he urged Hera, Semele asked Zeus to show him in all his zealous strength and splendor. Zeus fulfills his prayer: he is portrayed as a cloud of fire. But unable to withstand the splendor of this sight, Semele flashes and gives birth before time. Zeus takes the child and shelters him in his own thigh where, at the appointed time, Dionysus is born alive and unhurt. (That is why it was said that Dionysus was the god "who was born twice"). In order to shelter her child from jealousy, Zeus entrusts him with King Athamas and his wife, Ino, to raise him. In their home Dionysus lives transvestite in women's clothes to be unrecognizable. Hera does give him a trace and, as revenge, takes the minds of Ino and Athamas. Then Zeus sends Dionysus away to Nysa, and takes care of the nymphs there to increase it (v. Hyades). When it became great, Dionysus began to wander the whole world: Aegyptus, Syria, Phrygia, Thracia, and finally, India, spreading his cult all the way. Those who stood against them severely punished them, either by taking their minds (like King Lycurgus, Pentheus, Agave, etc.) or metamorphosizing them in sharks (like, for example, the pirates who wanted to sell him as a slave on his way to Naxos). Finally, Dionysus descended to the Inferno to seek out his mother's shadow and redeem his life. Hades agreed to give her and Dionysus took Semele to herself in Olympus. He also participated in the struggle of the gods with the giants and was said to have killed Eurytus with a blow of tire. It is also known the episode of love between Ariadne and the god after it was abandoned by Theseus (v. And Ariadne). The cult of Dionysus was spread throughout the old world. The celebrations given to him (dionysia or bacchanalia) are attended by everyone, but especially women. Then the god was celebrated in songs and dances, often with an orgiastic character. Dionysus was imagined, accompanied by a line of bacchantes, silences, satire, etc. The mysteries of Dionysus were celebrated in Italy until the imperial age. Dionysus, în mitologia greacă, zeul vinului și al viței de vie, denumit (la romani) și Bacchus. Era de asemenea poreclit Bromius, Liber, Lyaeus etc. Dionysus era una dintre cele mai importante divinități cunoscute în vechime și al cărei cult era răspîndit în întreaga lume. El era fiul lui Zeus cu muritoarea Semele, fiica regelui Cadmus și a Harmoniei. Făcea deci parte din cea de-a doua generație de olimpieni. Se spunea că, îndemnată de Hera, Semele l-a rugat pe Zeus să i se arate în toată forța și splendoarea sa zeiască. Zeus îi împlinește ruga: el i se înfățișează ca un nor de foc. Neputînd suporta însă strălucirea acestei priveliști, Semele cade fulgerată și naște, înainte de vreme. Zeus ia copilul și-l adăpostește în propria lui coapsă de unde, la termenul stabilit, se naște viu și nevătămat Dionysus. (De aceea se spunea că Dionysus era zeul „care s-a născut de două ori”). Ca să-și pună la adăpost copilul de gelozia Herei, Zeus îl încredințează regelui Athamas și soției acestuia, Ino, ca să-l crească. În casa lor Dionysus trăiește travestit în haine femeiești pentru a nu fi recunoscut. Hera îi dă totuși de urmă și, drept răzbunare, le ia mințile lui Ino și lui Athamas. Atunci Zeus îl trimite pr Dionysus departe, la Nysa, și-l dă în grija nimfelor de acolo ca să-l crească (v. și Hyades). Cînd s-a făcut mare, Dionysus a început să cutreiere întreaga lume: Aegyptus, Syria, Phrygia, Thracia și, în sfîrșit, India, răspîndind peste tot în drum cultul lui. Pe cei care i-au stat împotrivă i-a pedepsit aspru, fie luîndu-le mințile (ca, de pildă, regelui Lycurgus, lui Pentheus, Agave etc.), fie metamorfozîndu-i în rechini (ca, de exemplu, pe pirații care voiau să-l vîndă ca sclav în drum spre Naxos). În sfîrșit, Dionysus a coborît în Infern ca să caute acolo umbra mamei lui și să-i redea viața. Hades s-a învoit să i-o dea și Dionysus a dus-o pe Semele cu sine în Olympus. El a mai participat la lupta zeilor cu giganții și se spunea că l-ar fi ucis pe Eurytus cu o lovitură de tirs. Este de asemenea cunoscut episodul dragostei dintre Ariadne și zeu, după ce aceasta fusese părăsită de către Theseus (v. și Ariadne). Cultul lui Dionysus era răspîndit în întreaga lume veche. La serbările date în cinstea lui (dionysia sau bacchanalia) participa toată lumea dar, mai ales, femeile. Atunci zeul era sărbătorit în cîntece și dansuri, adesea cu caracter orgiastic. Dionysus era închipuit însoțit de un cortegiu alcătuit din bacchante, sileni, satiri etc. Misterele lui Dionysus s-au celebrat în Italia pînă tîrziu în epoca imperială.
Click to
see the original definition of «dionysus» in the Romanian dictionary.
Click to
see the automatic translation of the definition in English.
10 ROMANIAN BOOKS RELATING TO «DIONYSUS»
Discover the use of
dionysus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
dionysus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in Romanian literature.
1
Dionysus: Myth and Cult
ÒThis study of Dionysus . . . is also a new theogony of Early Greece.Ó ÑPublishers Weekly ÒAn original analysis . . . of the spiritual significance of the Greek myth and cult of Dionysus.Ó ÑTheology Digest ÒWho is Dionysus?
Walter Friedrich Otto, Robert B. Palmer, 1965
2
Dionysus in Literature: Essays on Literary Madness
In this anthology, outstanding authorities present their assessments of literary madness in a variety of topics and approaches. The entire collection of essays presents intriguing aspects of the Dionysian element in literature.
3
Dionysus Writes: The Invention of Theatre in Ancient Greece
Having changed the way cultural material was processed and transmitted, the technology of writing also led to innovations in the way stories were told, and Wise contends that theatre was the result.
4
The Shadow of Dionysus: A Contribution to the Sociology of ...
Maffesoli presents a powerful argument for understanding everyday life by examining the passional logic that animates the social body.
5
After Dionysus: A Theory of the Tragic
William Storm reinterprets the concept of the tragic as both a fundamental human condition and an aesthetic process in dramatic art.
6
Gods of Love Ectasy: The Traditions of Shiva and Dionysus
Daniélou examines the earliest traditions of the Hindu and Greek gods of magical power, ecstatic sexuality, and transcendence.
Alain Danielou, Alain Daniélou, 1992
7
Black Dionysus: Greek Tragedy and African American Theatre
The different ways in which Greek tragedy has been used by playwrights, directors and others to represent and define African American history and identity are explored in this work.
Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr., 2003
8
Dionysus: A Case of Vintage Tales about Wine
n stories about wine and drinking, with an introduction by the editor.
9
The Wrath of Dionysus: A Novel
"This outstanding edition of The Wrath of Dionysus marks the first appearance of (Nagrodskaia's) work in English.
E. Nagrodskai︠a︡, Louise McReynolds, 1997
10
After Dionysus: an Essay on where We are Now
Sees our world today as being like the transitional worlds of Homer, Virgil, and Apuleius and uses the two classical texts, the Metamorphoses and the Iliad as the basis of the discussion.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIONYSUS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
dionysus is used in the context of the following news items.
Mary Reid Kelley's Lush Videos Take On the Minotaur and Nicki Minaj
On view at New York's Fredericks & Freiser, the show centers on the artist's latest video, The Thong of Dionysus. It's the third in a trilogy devoted to the Minotaur, ... «artnet News, Oct 15»
Gucci's Dionysus bag is no tragedy
With its timeless shape, signature Gucci logo motif and touches like the Supreme Dionysus' brass thread embroidered bumblebee (pictured) it's just the right ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Oct 15»
The Dichotomy of Gender in Euripides' Bacchae
In Euripides' Bacchae, careful examination of the character Dionysus illuminates discrepancies in action based on gender. Ultimately, Dionysus' effeminate ... «Student Pulse, Oct 15»
Object of desire: Gucci Dionysus bag
At first glance the collection from Gucci's shiny new creative director, Alessandro Michele, with its midi lengths and pussy bows, seems a bit ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Sep 15»
Album Premiere: Eclectic Bridgewater crew Dionysus Park Ranger …
The brainchild of musical whizkid Nolan Driscoll, Bridgewater's Dionysus Park Ranger melds funk, jazz, rock, reggae, and roots to form a wholly authentic sound ... «Vanyaland, Sep 15»
Ancient Greek Theater and the Monumental Amphitheaters in Honor …
It was a festival of entertainment held in honor of the god of wine and fertility Dionysus and featured competitions in music, singing, dance and poetry. «Ancient Origins, Jun 15»
This Playwright Imagined Iggy Pop as Dionysus in a New Version of …
And instead of witnessing a fleshy Dionysus blob around in a flowing robe, we're treated to an appropriately shirtless Iggy Pop (well, an actor playing Iggy Pop, ... «Bedford + Bowery, Jun 15»
It's all Greek at the Almeida: Rupert Goold on the theatre's new season
A festival of music, poetry and discussion is to be held at the Almeida theatre, north London, inspired by the hedonistic ancient Greek festivals of Dionysus that ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
Dionysian Jesus
Because Jesus is the true Dionysus, the true God of the vine. The Dionysus of the Greeks offered only wine of death. Mad with the wine of Dionysus, the women ... «First Things, Mar 15»
Oberlin College Venue Dionysus Disco Cancels Viet Cong Concert …
Calgary-based post-punk band Viet Cong was due to perform in Oberlin later this month at Dionysus Disco. The promoter for the show, however, announced this ... «Cleveland Scene Weekly, Mar 15»
