Bacchus Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Bacchus?
A
Bacchus was the God of wine and theatre
2
Q
Which Greek God did the Romans equate him with?
A
Dionsyus
3
Q
Around what year was Bacchus introduced to Rome from Greece?
A
200 BC
4
Q
What happened in the mystery cult?
A
It was meant to be kept a secret
5
Q
What do we believe happened in the cult?
A
- the cult members met in private, but the Roman state feared rebellion
6
Q
Around what time was the cult banned?
A
186 BC
7
Q
Who was Bacchus popular amongst?
A
The lower classes
8
Q
How is he represented in art?
A
- With a thyrsus, vines and an animal skin
- Like Dionysus, with companions, the maenads and satyrs
9
Q
What is Bacchanalia?
A
A Roman festival in honour of Bacchus
