Bust of #Antinous depicted as #Dionysus. Notice the bracket atop his head for attaching floral wreaths or other adornment. #Grimani Venice #PalazzoGrimani

Greek theatre began as religious rituals for Dionysus; a masked figure adopted a persona to deliver a dramatic monologue. As the art form developed, other actors were added to the performances, and even secular topics were introduced. Masks remained important.

Bust of #Antinous depicted as #Dionysus. Notice the bracket atop his head for attaching floral wreaths or other adornment. Palazzo Grimani Venice.

On March 23rd we celebrate #NationalPuppyDay The exquisite #Lanuvium BasRelief shows #Antinous as #Dionysus or #Aristaeus/#Silvanus, harvesting grapes, as a dog looks up at him adoringly. And who can blame the dog? #InternationalPuppyDay #PuppyDay

16 March is #LipsAppreciationDay when we appreciate the beauty of #lips. #Antinous as #Dionysus/#Bacchus ( #Townley bust in the British Museum) is a remnant of what was once a colossal statue.

Things I've enjoyed reading this morning:

On the recently-discovered Dionysian cult frescoes in Pompeii:
https://hyperallergic.com/993009/stunning-frescoes-of-dionysian-cult-rituals-unearthed-in-pompeii/

Anything, anything by Anne Carson:
https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v47/n04/anne-carson/beware-the-man-whose-handwriting-sways-like-a-reed-in-the-wind

The newsletter that always brings me such interesting tidbits:
https://pastsimperfect.substack.com/p/pasts-imperfect-3625

#Antinous traditionally has been identified with #Dionysus "Twice Born" of mortal woman and divine radiance. #Dionysos reminds you that you are #Homotheosis ... Gay Man Godliness Becoming the Same in Divine Radiance. Full text: https://antinopolis.org/religion/homotheosis.htm Art by #AntoniusSubia

Archaeologists have discovered a monumental frieze depicting worshipers of Dionysus in a newly excavated portion of Pompeii. The near-life-size paintings portray a procession of Dionysiac figures participating in an initiation ritual as part of the deity’s mystery cult.

https://wildhunt.org/2025/03/maenads-satyrs-and-initiates-friezes-of-dionysiac-mysteries-uncovered-in-pompeii.html

"The beauty of #Antinous is timeless," #AntoniusSubia ... #Mondragone #Antinous as #Dionysus #Bacchus head from what must have been a colossal statue. The holes in the hair are for a wreath or diadem. It originally had inlaid gemstone eyes. Musee du Louvre Paris.

"Liberate" teableau for 02/22/25

Leopards & grapes are symbols of Dionysus, who for 2600+ years has represented Nature, inspiration, the arts, gathering, joy, mobility, the foreigner, abundance, & curing disease~ which are all being stolen away.

He also represents LIBERATION.

And even resurrection.

#Antinous is traditionally identified with #Dionysus/#Bacchus. 12 Feb is the Greek #DayOfCups feast of #Dionysos. Tonight the dead visit mortals who miss them. Try a #séance or raise a cup to enter an altered state. https://antinousstars.blogspot.com/2025/02/raise-glass-to-dead-during-antinous.html #Lansdowne bust Fitzwilliam Museum.

#Antinous is traditionally identified with #Dionysus/#Bacchus. 12 Feb is the Greek #DayOfCups feast dedicated to #Dionysos. Tonight the dead leave Hades to visit mortals who love and miss them. Try a séance or otherwise enter an altered state. https://antinousstars.blogspot.com/2025/02/raise-glass-to-dead-during-antinous.html

Bust of #Antinous depicted as #Dionysus. Notice the bracket atop his head for attaching floral wreaths or other adornment. #Grimani Venice

#Antinous is traditionally identified with #Dionysus/#Bacchus but beware of excesses in eating, drinking, infatuations and spending money when indulgent #Venus aligns in conjunction with dreamy #Neptune in #Pisces. Your #Antinoos #Astrology forecast: https://antinousstars.blogspot.com/2025/01/astro-forecast-jan-30th-9th-2025.html

Antinous traditionally has been identified with Dionysus/Bacchus god of ecstatic altered consciousness and transcendence over death. Colossal Braschi #Antinous-#Dionysus statue, Sala Rotonda, Vatican.

January 6th is the Minor #Bacchanalia: the first Roman wine festival of the new year, the triumphal procession of the entourage of #Dionysus, signaling the Victory of mortal #Antinous over death. Raise your glass to immortal Antinous the God! Full report: https://antinousstars.blogspot.com/2025/01/we-toast-antinous-gay-god-during-minor.html

Happy new year from Dionysos

Do you have a Holiday Hangover? #Antinous says wear an ivy wreath like #Dionysus/#Bacchus. Ivy wards off ill effects of alcohol, and makes you look divine! A crumbling papyrus from #Oxyrhynchus prescribeds medicinal wreaths to cure everything from headache to hemorrhoids: https://antinousgaygod.blogspot.com/2019/04/antinous-era-egyptian-hangover-cure-was.html

Do you have a Holiday Hangover? #Antinous says wear an ivy wreath like #Dionysus / #Bacchus. Ivy wards off ill effects of alcohol, and makes you look divine! A crumbling papyrus from #Oxyrhynchus prescribes medicinal wreaths to cure everything from headache to hemorrhoids: https://antinousgaygod.blogspot.com/2019/04/antinous-era-egyptian-hangover-cure-was.html

#Saturnalia: Happy Mid-Winter Festival of your choice! December 25th the son/sun is reborn, known by many names: #SolInvictus, Jesus, #Adonis, #Dionysus, #Horus, #Herne, #Attis, #Freyr, #Mithras. In celebration of the return of #Antinous Invictus. More: https://antinousstars.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-saturnalia-golden-age-of-saturn.html