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SPOOKY SPECIAL: Finally We’re Talking About Zagreus, Are You Happy? The Orphic Thrice Born Dionysus

Oct 26, 2023
Delve into the origins and associations of Zagreus in Greek mythology, as well as his connections with the underworld and Dionysus. Explore the transformations of Dionysus and the unique character of Zagreus. Discover the connections between the Orphic tradition and Christianity, and the parallels between Zagreus' birth and death and Christian ideas of original sin.
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