Zagreus

/ ˈzæɡrɪəs /

noun

1. Greek myth a young god whose cult came from Crete to Greece, where he was identified with Dionysus. The son of Zeus by either Demeter or Persephone, he was killed by the Titans at the behest of Hera

Example Sentences

Dionysus Zagreus, a Bacchus who has been in hell, to worship after my fashion, in some religious kind of "orgie on the mountains."

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Even among the adventures of Zeus the amour which resulted in the birth of Dionysus Zagreus was conspicuous.

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In his bull-shape, Zagreus was finally chopped up small, cooked (except the heart), and eaten by the Titans.

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This point must not be lost sight of in the controversy as to the origin and date of the story of Dionysus Zagreus.

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He obstinately centered his thoughts upon the rough plan of his Zagreus.

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