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Author: * Nantonos Aedui -
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Date: Oct 3, 2003 - 02:00
- ante diem V Nonas October (3 October)
Today is the Bacchanalia:
This day was the Festival of Dionysius in Greece and was celebrated in Rome until it was banned by government edict. The parties tended to get wild and out of hand. Dionysius (Bacchus), the god of wine, was the son of Zeus and Semele. As wine was considered to have medicinal and cultural value, Dionysius was viewed as a promoter of civilization, a lawgiver, and a lover of peace.
See also other festivals in October
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