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Bacchus was the god of wine, viticulture, ecstasy and ritual madness. He was also associated with fertility, agriculture, and theatre. He was symbolized by grapes and wine and was often depicted holding a thyrsus or pinecone-topped sceptre. Pictured: Relief depicting Bacchus. 1st century CE. (Archaeological Museum of Naples)
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