What is another word for bacchus?

Pronunciation: [bˈakəs] (IPA)

Bacchus is a well-known mythological figure said to be the god of wine, fertility, and theater. People have been fascinated by this character for centuries, which has led to the creation of many synonyms that refer to Bacchus. Some of these synonyms include Dionysus, Liber, and Bromius, all of which are used to describe the same mythological entity. Additionally, people refer to Bacchus in various cultures, and as such, there are different synonyms for Bacchus in different languages such as Baccho in Hindi. Regardless of the word used, Bacchus remains a potent symbol of wine, fertility, and revelry that continues to inspire people to this day.

Synonyms for Bacchus:

What are the hypernyms for Bacchus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    dionysus, Bacchus the Thrice-Given, Dionysus the Liberator, wine god.

Usage examples for Bacchus

Two epithets of bacchus-the former indecent.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
bacchus himself is the hero of the play.
"The Literature of Ecstasy"
Albert Mordell
Pentheus, who represents reason, is the enemy of bacchus, but fascinated by him, loses his life; reason leads to death when it makes no concession to the instincts.
"The Literature of Ecstasy"
Albert Mordell

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