In Ancient Greece a thyrsus (/ ˈθɜːrsəs /) or thyrsos (/ ˈθɜːrsɒs /; Ancient Greek: θύρσος) was a wand or staff of giant fennel (Ferula communis) covered with ivy vines and leaves, sometimes …

Thyrsus, in Greek religion, staff carried by Dionysus, the wine god, and his votaries (Bacchae, Maenads). In early Greek art the Bacchae were usually depicted as holding branches of vine …

Sep 28, 2024 · The Thyrsus stands as a powerful symbol within Dionysian mythology, encapsulating the complexity of human experience through its associations with fertility, …

Images of pinecones, sacred eyes and not least, the thyrsus, the ancient Greek magic wand, have been associated with the pineal gland (named after the pinecone), since ancient times and …

Dionysus is often depicted in Greek carvings and vase paintings as holding a staff, or thyrsus (θύρσος), which serves as his attri-bute as well as his symbol in that it is used to identify his …

Sep 28, 2024 · Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy, holds a unique and significant place in Greek mythology. Often depicted as a youthful figure surrounded by revelry …

Jun 4, 2022 · The Thyrsus staff is one of the more unique symbols to come out of Greek mythology even if it’s somewhat less known than other symbols, weapons, and artifacts. …

Jul 28, 2021 · A wand or staff called a thyrsus, was associated with the wine-god Dionysus (and his Roman equivalent Bacchus). A thyrsus generally consisted of a straight rod, topped with a …

Symbol of fertility, prosperity, and madness. The thyrsus was the rod of Dionysus, the Roman god of drink and pleasure. The thyrsus symbol is a pinecone on top of a fennel stalk with a …

THYRSUS (θύρσος), a wand or sceptre carried by Dionysos (Bacchus) and by Satyrs, Maenads, and others engaged in Bacchic rites (Eurip. Bacchae, 25, 80, 88, 733, 762, 1099; Cyclops, 62, …