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What festivals were associated with Dionysus?

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The ancient Bacchanalia, also called the Dionysia, were any of the several festivals of Dionysus. The most famous of the Greek Dionysia were in Attica and included the Little, or Rustic, Dionysia; the Lenaea; the Anthesteria; the Oschophoria; and the most famous of all, the City, or Great, Dionysia, which was accompanied by dramatic performances in the theatre of Dionysus.

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Who is Zeus?

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Zeus is the god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology. As the chief Greek deity, Zeus is considered the ruler, protector, and father of all gods and humans. Zeus is often depicted as an older man with a beard and is represented by symbols such as the lightning bolt and the eagle.

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