Bacchus (Roman equivalent)

Bacchus is the Roman god of wine, celebration, and ecstasy, equivalent to the Greek god Dionysus. He symbolizes not only the intoxicating effects of wine but also the joy, creativity, and social bonds associated with drinking and festivities. Bacchus was honored through rituals, festivals like the Bacchanalia, and sculptures that often depict him as a youthful, lively figure. His mythology emphasizes both the pleasures and potential dangers of wine, representing a balance between enjoyment and excess. In Roman culture, Bacchus played a central role in rites that celebrated abundance, personal liberation, and communal revelry.