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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]
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.
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'.
For instance, there is Iacchoi-Bacchoi, where Iacchos served as a synonym for Bacchus. [4] See also. List of Greek deities; References This ...
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.
During the Middle Ages and Renaissance Ampelos was not known. In the New Age and later, his image is found only occasionally. The myth about him was "rediscovered" in Europe in 17th century, when the first translations of "The Acts of Dionysus" were published. Such artists as Jacob Matham and Jan Mil took part in their design.
In Greek mythology, Achaeus or Achaios (/ ə ˈ k iː ə s /; Ancient Greek: Ἀχαιός Akhaiós) was a son of Xuthus and Creusa, and the brother of Ion as well as the grandson of Hellen. [1] According to Pausanias, he was the father of Archander and Architeles, who travelled from Phthiotis to Argos and each married daughters of Danaus. [2]
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]