Zagreus

/ (ˈzæɡrɪəs) /

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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

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How to use Zagreus in a sentence

Dionysus Zagreus, a Bacchus who has been in hell, to worship after my fashion, in some religious kind of "orgie on the mountains."
Spiritual Adventures|Arthur Symons
Even among the adventures of Zeus the amour which resulted in the birth of Dionysus Zagreus was conspicuous.
Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2)|Andrew Lang
In his bull-shape, Zagreus was finally chopped up small, cooked (except the heart), and eaten by the Titans.
Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2)|Andrew Lang
This point must not be lost sight of in the controversy as to the origin and date of the story of Dionysus Zagreus.
Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2)|Andrew Lang

He obstinately centered his thoughts upon the rough plan of his Zagreus.
Ancient Manners|Pierre Louys