B A C C H U S
:: god of wine, intoxication, and revelry in Roman mythology ::
:: god of wine, intoxication, and revelry in Roman mythology ::
Summary:: -- In Roman legend, Bacchus stepped in for Dionysus, and earned the title of party god. In fact,
a drunken orgy is still called a bacchanalia, and for good reason. Devotees of Bacchus whipped themselves into a frenzy of
intoxication, and in the spring Roman women attended secret ceremonies in his name. Bacchus was associated with fertility, wine
and grapes, as well as sexual free-for-alls. Although Bacchus is often linked with Beltane and the greening of spring, because of
his connection to wine and grapes he is also a deity of the harvest. Bacchus has a divine mission, and that is his role of "liberator."
During his drunken frenzies, Bacchus loosens the tongues of those who partake of wine and other beverages, and allows people
the freedom to say and do what they wish. In mid-March, secret rituals were held on Rome's Aventine hill to worship him. These
rites were attended by women only, and were part of a mystery religion built up around Bacchus. In addition to being the patron of
wine and drink, Bacchus is a god of the theatrical arts. In his incarnation as the Greek Dionysus, he had a theater named for him
in Athens. He is often portrayed as a slightly effeminate figure, prone to good humor and general bawdiness. Bacchus was the son
of Jupiter, and is often portrayed crowed with vines or ivy. His chariot is drawn by lions, and he is followed by a group of nubile,
frenzied priestesses known as Bacchae. Sacrifices to Bacchus included the goat and the swine, because both of these animals
are destructive to the annual grape harvest -- without grapes, there can be no wine.
a drunken orgy is still called a bacchanalia, and for good reason. Devotees of Bacchus whipped themselves into a frenzy of
intoxication, and in the spring Roman women attended secret ceremonies in his name. Bacchus was associated with fertility, wine
and grapes, as well as sexual free-for-alls. Although Bacchus is often linked with Beltane and the greening of spring, because of
his connection to wine and grapes he is also a deity of the harvest. Bacchus has a divine mission, and that is his role of "liberator."
During his drunken frenzies, Bacchus loosens the tongues of those who partake of wine and other beverages, and allows people
the freedom to say and do what they wish. In mid-March, secret rituals were held on Rome's Aventine hill to worship him. These
rites were attended by women only, and were part of a mystery religion built up around Bacchus. In addition to being the patron of
wine and drink, Bacchus is a god of the theatrical arts. In his incarnation as the Greek Dionysus, he had a theater named for him
in Athens. He is often portrayed as a slightly effeminate figure, prone to good humor and general bawdiness. Bacchus was the son
of Jupiter, and is often portrayed crowed with vines or ivy. His chariot is drawn by lions, and he is followed by a group of nubile,
frenzied priestesses known as Bacchae. Sacrifices to Bacchus included the goat and the swine, because both of these animals
are destructive to the annual grape harvest -- without grapes, there can be no wine.
:: Traits of his children ::
⇛ Children of Bacchus often fear commitment. Their promiscuous and lustful heritage makes them prone to never fully settling down. They see life as short and fleeting and don't want to waste it.
⇛ Children of Bacchus love drinking and partying and just being free. This love of alcohol can be tricky. If they do not learn control, they are at risk of being alcoholics.
⇛ Children of Bacchus can be very very flirtatious. They really enjoy the human physique and will not hesitate to let other's know they like what they see.
⇛ Children of Bacchus are very much 'go with the flow' type of people. They are ones to stress on the little things. Although if something serious erupts, you can bet that they notice and will be reaching for a bottle of wine.
⇛ Children of Bacchus love drinking and partying and just being free. This love of alcohol can be tricky. If they do not learn control, they are at risk of being alcoholics.
⇛ Children of Bacchus can be very very flirtatious. They really enjoy the human physique and will not hesitate to let other's know they like what they see.
⇛ Children of Bacchus are very much 'go with the flow' type of people. They are ones to stress on the little things. Although if something serious erupts, you can bet that they notice and will be reaching for a bottle of wine.
:: Basic powers of his children ::
⇛ Children of Bacchus can control, manipulate and manifest vine plants like grapes, strawberries and even sometimes ivy. They can use it for battle or for a quick fruity snack.
⇛ Children of Bacchus are extremely hard to poison. Their blood is very hard to intoxicate due to their tolerance of mass amounts of alcohol.
⇛ Children of Bacchus have can communicate and call upon the aid of felines of all species, but their closest one is cheetahs. It doesn't not matter if the feline is domesticated or wild, a Bacchus child can still call upon them.
⇛ Children of Bacchus have a 'drunken' aura. Anytime someone is around a child of Bacchus long enough they will start to feel loopy and giddy. The child can also escalate and manipulate that aura to make the effects happen quicker, or they can cause the drunkenness through touch. The effects last from around 5 minutes to a whole day depending on the strength of the child.
⇛ Children of Bacchus are extremely hard to poison. Their blood is very hard to intoxicate due to their tolerance of mass amounts of alcohol.
⇛ Children of Bacchus have can communicate and call upon the aid of felines of all species, but their closest one is cheetahs. It doesn't not matter if the feline is domesticated or wild, a Bacchus child can still call upon them.
⇛ Children of Bacchus have a 'drunken' aura. Anytime someone is around a child of Bacchus long enough they will start to feel loopy and giddy. The child can also escalate and manipulate that aura to make the effects happen quicker, or they can cause the drunkenness through touch. The effects last from around 5 minutes to a whole day depending on the strength of the child.
