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Bacchanalia

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Bacchanalia were wild and extravagant Roman festivals dedicated to the god Bacchus, involving excessive drinking, dancing, and revelry. They were often associated with debauchery and immorality.

Related terms

Dionysus: The Greek equivalent of the Roman god Bacchus, Dionysus was also associated with wine, ecstasy, and revelry.

Satyrs: Mythological creatures that were half-human and half-goat. They were often depicted as followers of Dionysus/Bacchus and participated in his wild celebrations.

Maenads: Female followers of Dionysus/Bacchus who would go into frenzied states during the Bacchanalia festivals.

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  • AP Latin - 5.3 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4 Lines 296-361

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