He rewarded those who would listen to him and he brought madness and death to those who refuse to accept his divinity, as seen in Euripides' play, Bacchae. ... As he spread the message of his worship, Dionysus is accompanied by a band of devotees, consisting mainly of women, the Bacchae. ...
Mikey Ritualistic Sacrifice in Ancient Greek Mythology The ritual of sacrifice in Greek literature played a prominent role in societal influence, defining many aspects of their culture. Sacrifice was the foundation of moral concern, as well as an effective means of narrative development in Greek tragedy. The thematic reoccurrence of sacrifice in Greek literature reveals its symbolic importance. At a time when politics and religion were one in the same, sacrifice was crucial in regulating governmental issues. Tragedies manipulate rituals in order to portray a community's current sense of...
