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- The Origin and Worship of the Greek God DionysusHow did the ancient Greeks worship the God Dionysus and how does society today worship the same famous god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy?
- Euripides' The Bacchae: Characterization, PoliticsEuripides seems to argue that although structure and order are important to the health of society, so is freedom; and the moment a leader entirely forbids free choice to the people, his legitimacy falls apart.
Dionysus Mused: A Way for All AC Poetry Writers to Be HeardIf you are an Associated Content writer who loves to write and read poetry you really need to know about my poetry blog Dionysus Mused.- Perperikon - the Temple of Dionysus in Mount RhodopeThe fascinating remains of what many now believe to be the Temple of Dionysus, are perched high on a hill top in the Eastern Rhodope mountain range, around 15 kilometres or so from the town of Kardzhali, Southern Bulgaria.
- The Frogs: A New MusicalThis is a critique of a play I attended at Delgado Community College in New Orleans.
- Euripides' The Bacchae: A Deadly ChoiceThe power of choice is both a blessing as well as a curse for the human race. In theatre especially, the constant theme of choice is a deeply rooted and powerful part of dramatic literature.
- Dionysus: The Original Party AnimalReincarnation is what happens when you're busy doing something else.
- The Shadow Archetype in Greek MythologyIn Euripides, "Bacchae," several archetypes are portrayed by the character
- Origins of Drama: The Greek InfluenceGreek drama developed from the Greek Dionysian festivals. It began as a simple festival in honor of the Greek god Dionysus. The crude songs and dances developed into a dithyramb
and included a chorus. 
The Tragic Hubris of Pentheus Against Dionysus in Euripides' "The Bacchae"This paper explores the struggle between reason and irrational divine power as represented "The Bacchae."- Dionysus, the DualistThe endurance of Greek theatre & democracy suggests that they are or were strongly connected. Greek tragedy offers a system of unity that is not found in today's individualist culture.
Miss the RideMiss the Ride, a Poem
Witch's SpellThe magic of Wiccan rituals, the power of the elements. Joy of life and love for mother nature come together.- Tribal ReunionI wrote this a few years ago leading up to a river trip with some old buds. Thought it would be fun to share.
- LonesomenessSome nights are just not for writing. On those occasions, should I force the matter, very good - or bad - things can happen. I am entirely unsure which of these categories tonights piece qualifies as.
Infamous Moms from Greek MythologyWhen you think "mom", you probably don't think along the lines of, say, murder, incest, or cannibalism. Right? Well, the ancient Greeks kind of did. In their myths, anyway.- Give Me the NightAn old poem of mine, written quite some time ago. Enjoy!
