From Dionysus to Religious Restraint

This chapter humorously examines a fictional reality show featuring virgins learning about sexuality from quirky experts, paralleling this with the ancient cult of Dionysus and its evolution into Roman Bacchus. It explores the chaotic nature of ancient wine rituals, their regulation by early Christians, and the transformation of wine's role from celebration to restraint. Through comedic anecdotes and philosophical musings, the speakers contrast ancient revelry with modern religious practices, particularly focusing on Islam's eventual prohibition of wine.