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In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Iacchus (also Iacchos, Iakchos) (Ancient Greek: Ἴακχος) was a minor deity, of some cultic importance, particularly at Athens and Eleusis in connection with the Eleusinian mysteries, but without any significant mythology. [1]
In Greek mythology, maenads (/ ˈ m iː n æ d z /; Ancient Greek: μαινάδες) were the female followers of Dionysus and the most significant members of his retinue, the thiasus. Their name, which comes from μαίνομαι (maínomai, “to rave, to be mad; to rage, to be angry”), [1] literally translates as 'raving ones'.
This marble head, sometimes thought to be the work of Praxiteles, probably depicts Eubuleus. In ancient Greek religion and myth, Eubuleus (Ancient Greek Εὐβουλεύς Eubouleus means "good counsel" [1] or "wise in counsel" [2]) is a god known primarily from devotional inscriptions for mystery religions.
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Yes, I believe Iacchos was the title of the leader of this procession, juggling the torches. However the suggestion seems to be that he was so named in symbol of the god Iacchus/Dionysus (as an avatar). Several commentators have claimed that Iacchos was the common name of Dionysus in Athens.
Étienne-Barthélémy Garnier, One of the Minyades showing the dismembered body of Hippasus.. At the time when the worship of Dionysus was introduced into Boeotia, and while the other women and maidens were reveling and ranging over the mountains in Bacchic joy, these sisters alone remained at home, devoting themselves to their usual occupations, and thus profaning the days sacred to the god.
Venus Frigida, Rubens 1615, Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp.Venus and Cupid are freezing, as a satyr arrives with a fruit bowl. Depictions in art divide into those showing Venus, typically with an accompanying Cupid, either "freezing", without food and drink (or much in the way of clothing), or more comfortable when supplied with them, usually by the other gods in person. [15]
In Nonnus's etiology, Ampelos is a beautiful satyr youth, who was loved by Dionysus, and whose death was foreseen by the god.There are two versions of his death and Dionysus's reaction to it.