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Ariadne, Dionysus, and the Theseus of it All (With Jennifer Saint)

Ancient History Fangirl

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Dionysus: The Duality of Wine and Madness

This chapter explores the dual nature of Dionysus, discussing the joyful madness and brutal punishments associated with the god of wine. It also touches on the theme of survival for women in a patriarchal world and discusses a fragmentary play from ancient Greece featuring a symposium scene.

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