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The Bacchante
c. 1853
Artist : Jean Léon Gérôme
#jean léon gérôme#bacchante#maenad#classic art#mythologie#mythology#greek mythology#ancient greek#thiasus#bassarids#bacchae#bacchantes#bacchus#dionysus#dionisos#roman mythology#mimallones#klodones#thyiades#potniades#mythological#dionysios#1850s#1853#supernatural
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"darkness confers sanctity."
The Bacchae, Euripides, translated by John Davie
#the bacchae#euripides#penguin classics#greek tragedy#dionysian#dionysos#dionysus#bacchus#bacchantes#maenads#greek mythology#ancient history#art history#literature#history
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Songs that reminds me of Dionysus ⊹ ࣪ ˖
Hello everyone🍇 This is my playlist of songs that remind me of the time I started working with Dionysus, or the songs that make me feel most connected to him. Maybe some songs don't have any Dionysian vibes, but they are important to me because they make me feel free, wild, and confident. They allow me to show my true colors and not be afraid to reveal who I really am, which is really important for my soul and for my Sag moon! >ᴗ< hope you like it♡
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1. My Blood - Twenty One Pilots | 3:49
2. This Charming Man - The Smiths | 2:42
3. Touch of My Hand - Britney Spears | 4:19
4. Electric Feel - MGMT | 3:49
5. Tarzan Boy - Baltimora | 3:50
6. (Von Dutch Remix) - Charli XCX, Addison Rae, a.g. cook | 2:37
7. Phonography - Britney Spears | 3:33
8. Kill the Lights - Britney Spears | 3:59
9. Big in Japan - Alphaville | 4:45
10. Follow Me Down - 3OH!3 | 3:23
11. Affection - Between Friends | 3:55
12. Sadeness - Enigma | 4:15
13. My Prerogative - Britney Spears | 3:33
14. Karma Chameleon - Culture Club | 4:12
15. New Flesh - Current Joys | 2:47
16. Get Naked (I Got a Plan) - Britney Spears | 4:44
17. All I Need - The Frights | 2:54
18. Hotter than Hell - Dua Lipa | 3:07
19. Can’t Wait - Doja Cat | 3:55
20. Evil - Melanie Martinez | 4:06
21. Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears | 4:11
22. Follow Your Fire - Kodaline | 3:58
23. Hands Up - 6arelyhuman 2:14
24. Overcompensate - Twenty One Pilots | 4:16
25. Fairly Local - Twenty One Pilots | 3:27
26. Breathe on Me - Britney Spears | 3:43
27. Don’t Let Me Go - RAIGN | 3:51
28. Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye, kygo remix | 6:08
29. Little Dark Age - MGMT | 4:59
30. Metamorphosis - INTERWORLD | 2:23
31. If I Had You - Adam Lambert | 3:48
32. Break the Ice - Britney Spears | 3:16
33. Just Dance - Lady Gaga | 4:02
34. Drunk Together - Jai Waetford ft. Allday | 4:25
35. Wonderland - Natalia Kills | 3:32
36. Gimme What I Want - Miley Cyrus | 2:34
37. Night Crawling - Miley Cyrus feat. Billy Idol | 3:11
38. The Greatest - Sia | 3:33
39. National Anthem - Lana Del Rey | 3:51
40. Miami 82 (Kygo Remix) - Syn Cole | 5:42
41. Alejandro - Lady Gaga | 4:34
42. Poker Face - Lady Gaga | 3:57
43. The Business - Tiësto | 2:50
44. Brutus (Instrumental) - The Buttress | 3:13
45. I’m a Slave 4 U - Britney Spears | 3:23
46. Champagne Problems - Nick Jonas| 3:13
47. Ecstasy - SUICIDAL-IDOL | 2:00
48. Blackout Days - Phantogram | 3:47
49. Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen | 4:10
50. What’s Love Got to Do with It - Tina Turner | 3:48
51. Touch of My Hand - Britney Spears | 4:19
52. One of Your Girls - Troye Sivan | 2:59
53. Get Back - Britney Spears | 3:46
54. In the Arms of a Stranger - Mike Posner | 3:28
55. Piece of Me - Britney Spears | 3:32
56. The Answer - Britney Spears | 3:55
57. Acknowledge Me - Doja Cat | 3:15
58. Brother Louie - Modern Talking | 3:41
59. Cheri Cheri Lady - Modern Talking | 3:45
60. At the Risk of Feeling Dumb - Between Friends | 3:25
61. Where Is My Mind? - Pixies | 3:53
62. Wildcard - Miley Cyrus | 3:14
63. Thousand Miles - Miley Cyrus | 3:51
64. Often - Doja Cat | 3:20
65. She's Like the Wind - Patrick Swayze | 3:52
66. Heavydirtysoul - Twenty One Pilots | 4:12
#deity work#dionysus#greek mythology#deity worship#paganism#bacchante#bacchus#dionysian#dionysus deity#dionysus worship#dionysus devotion#god dionysus#greek god#greek deities#greek tumblr#greek posts#greek gods#playlist#music#lord dionysus#dionysos#bacchantes
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The Bacchantes
Artist: Austrian School
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Léon Bakst, costume design for Bacchantes in 'Narcisse', 1911
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from The Bacchae: A City Sacrificed to a Jealous God by Richard Schechner
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#maenads#the bacchae#greek mythology#dionysus#bacchantes#cw: gore#cw: nsft#original art#traditional art
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A Feminist Theory of Refusal, by Bonnie Honig
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Bacchanalia - wine, freedom, intoxication and ecstasy
bacchantes
#bacchus#dyonisus#greek god#ancient greece#greek culture#mythology#bacchanalian#bacchanalia#bacchantes#ritual#old gods#the secret history#henry winter#camilla macaulay#richard papen#wine god
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Orphée (1950)
by Jean Cocteau
#1950s movies#french cinema#experimental film#juliette gréco#aglaonice#greek myth#orpheus#eurydice#bacchantes#maenads
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Dionysian Delirium Unleashed: A Riveting Odyssey into Euripides' Bacchae
Euripides' timeless masterpiece, "Bacchae," as brilliantly translated by Gilbert Murray, serves as an electrifying exploration into the essence of human nature and the intoxicating power of the divine. This Athenian drama unfolds with an enigmatic title that hints at revelry, and indeed, the narrative plunges the audience into the captivating chaos of Dionysian rites. Murray's translation masterfully captures the raw energy and mysticism of the original text, plunging readers into a world where reason battles ecstasy, and the boundaries between mortals and gods blur into a thrilling dance of delirium.
The play centers around the god Dionysus, who descends upon Thebes to assert his divine identity. The portrayal of the erratic and orgiastic rituals of the Bacchantes, led by the charismatic yet enigmatic Dionysus, becomes a metaphorical journey into the deepest recesses of human psychology. Murray's linguistic prowess and sensitivity to the nuances of ancient Greek bring forth the rich tapestry of tragedy, ecstasy, and divine intervention that permeates every scene.
As the tension between Dionysus and the skeptical King Pentheus escalates, the audience is drawn into a complex web of power, belief, and the consequences of denying the divine. Murray's translation skillfully weaves together the poetic and the profound, ensuring that the play's philosophical undercurrents are as resonant today as they were in ancient Athens.
"Bacchae" is more than a dramatic spectacle; it is a philosophical inquiry into the nature of faith, reason, and the consequences of defying the divine order. Murray's translation adds a layer of accessibility without sacrificing the original's poetic brilliance, making this rendition an ideal entry point for both seasoned scholars and newcomers to Greek tragedy.
In conclusion, "Dionysian Delirium Unleashed" is a riveting journey through the mystical and tumultuous realm of "Bacchae," inviting readers to question the boundaries of sanity, embrace the divine within, and confront the consequences of resisting the call of the god of wine and revelry.
"Bacchae," of Euripides skillfully translated by Gilbert Murray is available in Amazon in paperback 10.99$ and hardcover 18.99$ editions.
Number of pages: 152
Language: English
Rating: 8/10
Link of the book!
Review By: King's Cat
#Euripides#Bacchae#Athenian drama#Greek tragedy#Dionysian rituals#Divine ecstasy#Gilbert Murray translation#Ancient Greek theater#Thebes#Dionysus#Pentheus#Bacchantes#Tragedy and ecstasy#Greek mythology#Theater of the absurd#Ritual madness#Divine intervention#Theatrical mysticism#Power and belief#Mythological transformations#Greek classics#Poetic brilliance#Dramatic tension#Philosophical inquiry#Religious symbolism#Classical literature#Mythic confrontation#Enigmatic revelry#Athenian culture#Theatrical exploration
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Dionysian Delirium Unleashed: A Riveting Odyssey into Euripides' Bacchae
Euripides' timeless masterpiece, "Bacchae," as brilliantly translated by Gilbert Murray, serves as an electrifying exploration into the essence of human nature and the intoxicating power of the divine. This Athenian drama unfolds with an enigmatic title that hints at revelry, and indeed, the narrative plunges the audience into the captivating chaos of Dionysian rites. Murray's translation masterfully captures the raw energy and mysticism of the original text, plunging readers into a world where reason battles ecstasy, and the boundaries between mortals and gods blur into a thrilling dance of delirium.
The play centers around the god Dionysus, who descends upon Thebes to assert his divine identity. The portrayal of the erratic and orgiastic rituals of the Bacchantes, led by the charismatic yet enigmatic Dionysus, becomes a metaphorical journey into the deepest recesses of human psychology. Murray's linguistic prowess and sensitivity to the nuances of ancient Greek bring forth the rich tapestry of tragedy, ecstasy, and divine intervention that permeates every scene.
As the tension between Dionysus and the skeptical King Pentheus escalates, the audience is drawn into a complex web of power, belief, and the consequences of denying the divine. Murray's translation skillfully weaves together the poetic and the profound, ensuring that the play's philosophical undercurrents are as resonant today as they were in ancient Athens.
"Bacchae" is more than a dramatic spectacle; it is a philosophical inquiry into the nature of faith, reason, and the consequences of defying the divine order. Murray's translation adds a layer of accessibility without sacrificing the original's poetic brilliance, making this rendition an ideal entry point for both seasoned scholars and newcomers to Greek tragedy.
In conclusion, "Dionysian Delirium Unleashed" is a riveting journey through the mystical and tumultuous realm of "Bacchae," inviting readers to question the boundaries of sanity, embrace the divine within, and confront the consequences of resisting the call of the god of wine and revelry.
"Bacchae," of Euripides skillfully translated by Gilbert Murray is available in Amazon in paperback 10.99$ and hardcover 18.99$ editions.
Number of pages: 152
Language: English
Rating: 8/10
Link of the book!
Review By: King's Cat
#Euripides#Bacchae#Athenian drama#Greek tragedy#Dionysian rituals#Divine ecstasy#Gilbert Murray translation#Ancient Greek theater#Thebes#Dionysus#Pentheus#Bacchantes#Tragedy and ecstasy#Greek mythology#Theater of the absurd#Ritual madness#Divine intervention#Theatrical mysticism#Power and belief#Mythological transformations#Greek classics#Poetic brilliance#Dramatic tension#Philosophical inquiry#Religious symbolism#Classical literature#Mythic confrontation#Enigmatic revelry#Athenian culture#Theatrical exploration
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I love tragedies bc they're just miserable all around. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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Maenad, showed up at the city of Amphissa and collapsed in exhaustion after their ritual. The women of the city, which was being occupied at the time, stood guard and protected them against the enemy as they slept.
The Women of Amphissa by Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1887)
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