Ever wondered what happens when you mix a Phrygian goddess, a bunch of ecstatic followers, and a splash of wine? Welcome to the Dionysian Mysteries, where the party never ends, and the only dress code is 'ecstatic abandon'. Cybele, the Great Mother, must be thrilled to share her spotlight with Dionysos and his wild crew of Maenads and Satyrs—because nothing says "civic duty" like a raucous celebration involving music, wine, and questionable life choices!

And let’s not forget Euripides’ “The Bacchae,” the ancient equivalent of a reality show about the pitfalls of too much Bacchus. Tune in for a deep dive into this raucous blend
Ever wondered what happens when you mix a Phrygian goddess, a bunch of ecstatic followers, and a splash of wine? Welcome to the Dionysian Mysteries, where the party never ends, and the only dress code is 'ecstatic abandon'. Cybele, the Great Mother, must be thrilled to share her spotlight with Dionysos and his wild crew of Maenads and Satyrs—because nothing says "civic duty" like a raucous celebration involving music, wine, and questionable life choices! And let’s not forget Euripides’ “The Bacchae,” the ancient equivalent of a reality show about the pitfalls of too much Bacchus. Tune in for a deep dive into this raucous blend
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055 The Dionysian Mysteries
In this episode, we discuss the Phrygian goddess Cybele; her cult's transportation to Greece in the 6th century BC; her assimilation with the cults of Gaia, Rhea, and Demeter as the Great Mother and as a civic protector (particularly in Athens); her
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