Dionysus and Apollo are two Greek gods who, when studied and compared today, strongly highlight Greek and sometimes non-Greek ideals. ... In the Classical Age, Apollo represented the Greek aristocratic ideal of young, vigorous manhood. ... In the Classical Greek society, the festivities of Dionysus signified a break from the routine of everyday life: a rest for the wife from weaving and the husband from social conformity. ...

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