Dionysus
The God of Fertility and Wine
Who was Dionysus?
Dionysus was the son of Zeus and Semele, and is known as the God of Fertility, Wine, Fruitfulness, Vegetation, Nature and Ecstasy.
Parents
His parents were Zeus and Semele, who weren't married. Zeus was married to Hera, who found out about their affair and was very angry. Although it was too late because Semele was already pregnant with his baby.
Spouse
Dionysus was married to a woman named Ariadne. She was the Cretan Princess and was the daughter of Pasiphae, the Cretan King.
Children
Had multiple children with Ariadne including Thysa and Telete.
What was it like to be Dionysus?
It was hard at times because no one ever took him seriously. He was also known as the God of Intoxication, Drunkness, Pleasure and Festivals. He was the one to always shake up the party or 'get together' when it started to die down and was always seen as the young partier. No one his age took him seriously although he did have a serious side.