Triumphal procession of Dionysus [2]

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In ancient Greek mythology and faith, the thiasos was a frenzied retinue of Dionysus, often depicted as inebriated revelers. Many myths surrounding Dionysus are linked to his arrival in procession form. During his numerous travels, Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility, traveled with Maenads and Satyrs, accompanied by his attribute, the panther, and goats. Together, they surrendered themselves to an ecstasy sparked by wine and dance. In classical antiquity art, the wine-god's outward appearance as a nude, soft ruler became established early on. This piece originally belongs to a sarcophagus lid. Another part of this scene can be found elsewhere. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for public access free. Scan the World is an open source community effort. If you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.