#dionysus epithets

[child-of-earth-and-starry-heaven]

Epithets of Dionysus

Abrokomas (Ἀβροκόμας), “with delicate hair.”

Agathos Daimon (Άγαθός Δαίμων), “good spirit.”

Aglaomorphos (Άγλαόμορφος) “fair-formed.”

Agnos (Άγνος), “holy.”

Agrios (Ἄγριος), “wild, savage.”

Aigobolos (Αἰγοβόλος), “goat-slayer.”

Androgynos (Άνδρόγυνος), “androgynous.”

Anax (Ἀνᾰξ), “king.”

Anthion (Ανθιον), “the blooming.”

Anthroporraistos (Ανθροπορραιστος), “render of men.”

Areios (Ἄρειος), “warlike.” 

Arretos (Άρρητος), “ineffable, unutterable.”

Bakkhos (Βακχος), “frenzied.”

Bassareus (Bασσαρεύς), “the fox.”

Boukeros (Bουκερως), “bull-horned.”

Bromios (Βρόμιος), “the roaring.”

Botrokhaites (Bοτρυοχαίτης), “with leaves in his hair.”

Dendrites (Δενδρίτης), “of trees.”

Dikeros (Δικέρως), “two-horned.”

Digonos (Δίγονος), “twice-born.” 

Dimetor (Διμήτωρ), “of two mothers.”

Dimorphos (Δίμορφος), “two-formed.”

Diogenes (Διογένης), “son of Zeus.”

Diphyes (Δῐφῠής), “dual-natured.”

Dithyrambos (Διθύραμβος), “of the dithyramb.”

Eiraphiotes (Ειραφιωτης), “insewn” [referring to his birth]

Eleutherios (Έλεύθεριος), “the liberator.”

Eubouleos (Εὐβουλεύς), “of good counsel,”

Eukhaites (​​Ευχαίτης), “lovely-haired.” 

Euios (Εὔιος), “howling” [referring to the ecstatic cry “euoi.”]

Eumenes (Εὐμενης), “fair-minded, kind.”

Gelotos (Γελωτος), “of laughter.” 

Gethosunos (Γηθόσυνος), “joyful.”

Gonoeis (Γονόεις), “virile.” 

Himertos (Ίμερτός), “desirable.” 

Hiraphiotes (Ίραφιώτης ), “hierophant”

Hulēeis (Ύλήείς), “forest-dweller.”

Hyes (Ὕης), “of moisture/the dripping.”

Karpios (Καρπιος), “of fruit.”

Keraos (Κεραός), “horned.” 

Kharieis (Χαρίεις) “graceful.” 

Khoreutes (Xορευτές), “the dancer.”

Khthonios (Χθόνιος), “of the Underworld.”

Kissios (Κισσιος), “of the ivy.”

Kissobryos (Κισσόβρυος), “adorned with ivy.”

Kissophoros (Κισσοφορος), “ivy-bearer.” 

Kissostephanos (Κισσοστέφανος), “ivy-crowned.”

Komastes (Κωμαστής), “reveller.”

Kryphios (Κρύφιος), “hidden.”

Lenaios (Λήναιος), “of the wine-press.”

Limnaios (Λιμναίος), “of the marsh.”

Lyaios/Lysios (Λυαῖος/Λύσιος), “loosener/deliverer.”

Lyknites (Λυκνίτης) “winnower/in the cradle.”

Mainoles/Mainomenos (Μαινόλης/Μαινομενος), “the mad.”

Melanaegis (Μελαναιγις), “of the black goat-skin.”

Meilichios (Mειλίχῐος), “the mild/gracious.”

Melpomenos (Μελπομενος), “singer, of the tragedy.”

Methydotes (Μεθυδώτης), “giver of wine.” 

Mystes (Μύστης), “of the Mysteries.”

Nebridopeplos (Νεβριδόπεπλος), “clothed in fawnskin.” 

Nyktelios (Νυκτελιος), “of the night.”

Nyktipolos (Νυκτιπολος), “night-stalker.”

Nyseus (Νυσεύς), “of Nysa.” 

Oineus (Οἰνεύς), “of wine.”

Oinops (Οινοψ), “wine-faced.”

Omadios/Omophagos/Omestes, (Ώμάδιος/Ώμοφάγος/Ωμεστης), “eater of raw flesh, carnivore."

Orthos (Ορθος), “erect, upright.”

Phleon (Φλεων), “the luxuriant.”

Philomeides (Φιλομειδης), “laughter-loving.”

Phriktos (Φρικτός), “scary.” 

Ploutodotes (Πλουτοδότης), “giver of riches.”

Polygethes (Πολυγεθής), “of many joys.”

Polykomos (Πολυκῶμος), “of many revels.”

Polymorphos (Πολυμορφος), “many-formed.” 

Protogonos (Πρωτόγονος), “first-born, primordial.”

Psilas (Ψιλας), “giver of wings.”

Psilax (Ψιλαξ), “uplifted on wings.”

Psykhodaiktes (Ψυχοδαϊκτής), “render of the soul.” 

Soter (Σωτηρ), “savior.”

Staphylites (Σταφυλίτης), “of the grape.”

Tauropos (Ταυρωπός), “bull-faced.”

Teletarkhes (Τελετάρχής), "Lord of Mystery Rites"

Thelymorphos (Θηλύμορφος), “womanish/effeminate.”

Theoineos (Θεοινος), “god of wine.”

Thyonidas (Θυωνίδας), "son of Thyone/raving."

Thyrsaphoros (Θυρσοφόρος), “thyrsus-bearing”

Trigonos (Τρίγονος), “thrice-born.”

Trieterikos (Τριετηρικός), “of the three-year period.”

Zakholos (Ζάχολος),  “very angry”

This is maybe the longest list I've compiled so far! (And it's not even all of them!) Sources include the Theoi page, Otto, The Bacchae, Orphic Hymn 30, and the alphabetical hymn from the Anthologia Palatina.

[dionysus-wine-cellar]

Διόνυσος Έστιως

Dionysos Hestiôs

Dionysus of the feast

[divineaphrodisianmagic]

Dionysus Melpomenos, Singer, Minstrel, Of the Tragedy Play~

Devotional for Dionysus <3

[undeadwhilealive]

Dionysus Epithets

Bakkhos(Βακχος) - Of Bacchic Frenzy

Iobakkhos(Ιοβακχος) - Of Ritual Bacchic-Cry

Euastêr(Ευαστηρ) - Of Ritual Euoi-Cry

Bromios(Βρομιος) - Noisy, Boisterous

Mainolês(Μαινολης) - Mad, Raging

Nyktelios(Νυκτελιος) - Of The Night

Lamptêros(Λαμπτηρος) - Of The Torches

Hestiôs(Ἑστιως) - Of The Feast

Kôlôtês(Κωλωτης) - Spotted Gecko

Auxitês(Αυξιτης) - Giver of Increase

Phallên(Φαλλην) - Phallic, Of the Phallus

Androgynos(Ανδρογυνος) - Androgynous (Sexually)

Phleôn(Φλεων) - Luxuriant (Foliage)

Staphylitês(Σταφυλιτης) - Of The Grape

Omphakitês(Ομφακιτης) - Of The Unripe Grape

Lênaios(Ληναιος) - Of The Wine-Press

Theoinos(Θεοινος) - God of Wine

Agathos Daimon(Αγαθοσ Δαιμον) - The Good Spirit

Protrygaios(Προτρυγαιος) - First of the Vintage

Oinops(Οινοψ) - Wine-Dark

Akratophoros(Ακρατοφορος) - Bringer of Mixed Wine

Kissios(Κισσιος) - Of The Ivy

Anthion(Ανθιον) - Of The Flowers

Kistophoros(Κιστοφορος) - Basket-Bearer

Erebinthinos(Ερεβινθινος) - Of The Chickpea

Dimêtôr(Διμητωρ) - Twice-Born

Eiraphiôtês(Ειραφιωτης) - Goat-Kid, Insewn

Aigobolos(Αιγοβολος) - Goat-Slayer

Melanaigis(Μελαναιγις) - Of the Black Goat-Skin, Dark Aegis

Lysios(Λυσιος) - Of Release, Releasing

Eleuthereus(Ελευθερευς) - Of Liberation, Freedom

Psilax(Ψιλαξ) - (Uplifted on) Wings

Saôtês(Σαωτης) - Saviour

Sôtêrios(Σωτηριος) - Saviour, Recovery (from Madness)

Patrôios(Πατρωιος) - Paternal, Ancestral (God)

Aisymnêtês(Αισυμνητης) - Dictator

Politês(Πολιτης) - Citizen

Agyieus(Αγυιευς) - (Protector) of the Street, the Ways

Melpomenos(Μελπομενος) - Singer, Minstrel, Of the Tragedy Play

I think I've missed some, but big thanks to Theoi.com.

[loverofdoves]

had a big night on my altar with Lord Dionysus.

i’ve been struggling a lot mentally, both with symptoms and figuring out medication, so i called upon Him, Sôtêrios, the Savior from Madness (i’m currently in a psychotic episode); Him, Kissios, Of the Ivy with my decorations of english ivy from around my house; Him, Agathos Daimon, The Good Spirit, to help me keep house and stay comfortable while all of this is going on; and finally, Him, Lamptêros, Of the Torches, to bring light into the darkness i am feeling.

i offered Him a frankincense incense stick, english ivy, ginger root with a symbol of Him carved into it, a libation of what i personally think is the best drink in the house (grapefruit citrus sparkling water…. i don’t drink alcohol), tarot cards i associate with him, stones and pendulums that are made with stones associated with him, as well as many, many candles. i also agreed to lighting His devotional candle more than usual and on every sunday to reaffirm what we have done today (as today is sunday)

even if Lord Dionysus only helps me a little, i will be eternally grateful. He has helped me through so much and when it comes to my mental health, especially because i have schizophrenia and people literally call me “mad”, i feel very connected to Him. i’m also genderqueer and embracing Him in my life has been easier coming to terms with my gender identity.

also when i finished my whole prayer, with His playlist on in the background, the current song ended and switched to one of my all time favorites on the playlist so ill take that as a good sign 🥰

🍇 Praise Lord Dionysus 🍇

[dionysusmybeloved]

Lesser Known Epithets of

Lord Dionysus

I've recently noticed that there are still many epithets of Dionysus that haven't been listed down on posts about him, so I decided to compile these off and share these :D

Agrios - The Wild / The Untamed

Amphietês - Of the Annual / Triennial Festivals

Antheus - The Blooming

Bassareus - Of the Fox-skin

Braitēs - God of Beer / God of Alcohol

Brisaios - Of Mount Brisa / Of the Nymph Brisa

Kaludônios - Of the Calydonian Hunt

Krêsios - Of Crete

Dasyllios - Giver of Foliage (unconfirmed)

Dendritês - God of the Trees

Dithyrambos - The Dithyrambic

Endendros - Of the Trees

Enorchês - The Egg-born / The Dancer (unspecified)

Enualios - The War-like

Erikryptos - The Concealed

Euastêr - He Who cries Euoi

Euios - He Who cries Euoi

Eubouleus - God of Good-counsel

Huês - The Moist / The Rain-bringer

Intonsus - The Unshorned

Isodaitês - The Equal / The Gift-giver / The Equal Provider

Kemilios - The Pricket

Lamptêr - The Shining / The Torch-bearer

Liknites - Of the Winnowing-fan

Limnêtês - Of the Lake

Limnaios - Of the Marsh

Luaios - The Reliever

Lusios - The Deliverer

Meilichios - The Gracious

Mêthumnaios - Of Methymna / The Intoxicated

Moskhophagos - The Calf-eater

Nusêïos - Of Mount Nysa

Ômadios - The Flesh-eater (used during human sacrifices o_0)

Perikionios - Twined round the Pillar

Phleôn - Giver of Plenty / The Fertility-bringer

Psilas - The Unbearded

Pseudánōr - The False-man

Semeleios - Son of Semele

Skyllitas - Of the Vine-Branch

Sykitēs - Of the Fig

Taurokephalos - The Bull-headed

Taurophagos - The Bull-eater

Tauros - The Bull

Thuôneus - The Inspired

Thyllophorus - The Leaf-bearer

Zagreus - The Orphic God

sources: Theoi.com, Wikipedia

[a-temple-of-thorns-and-owls]

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1-5: +Lyaeus, -Bakcheios, +Ambologera, -Megala Thea, -Leptynis,

6-10: -Agaue, +Dendritis, -Promachos, -Bassereus, +Daeira,

11-15: -Iakchos, +Eulutherios, -Parthenos, +Morpho, -Despoina

card 1 is the starting point, and card 15 is who you will need to be to get through. This is a reading of the pattern of energy that comes the way of the client (me) in the next 13 weeks (about a season).

ruhest of rohs

some of these epithets are UPG btw

Epithet Oracle

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- CJ (Puck)

for the record my previous post contained epithets that apparently aren't real, however i like them so they are staying but you should know.

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A guide to worship of Dionysus - cheat sheets

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