Thyrsus

The Thyrsus is a staff or ceremonial scepter that originated in ancient Greek mythology and religion, notably associated with Dionysus, the god of wine, festivities, and ecstasy. Typically depicted as a tall, slender staff wrapped in ivy or vine leaves, often topped with a pine cone or a cluster of grapes, it symbolizes fertility, vitality, and the transformative power of nature. The Thyrsus was used in rituals and celebrations to invoke divine inspiration, embodying themes of growth, fertility, and the wild, intoxicating aspects of life and nature.