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Roman
Head of Dionysus, 2nd century AD
Dionysus, the god of wine and theatre but also of madness, was worshipped in some cults as a god of the dead who could grant rebirth, although the extent and specific beliefs of these cults cannot be determined. He was a shifter of shapes and aspects who is portrayed in public, domestic, and funerary settings more often than any other deity. In this depiction, Dionysus wears an ivy crown and has heavy eyelids that suggest he is dreaming or slightly drunk. |