Dionysus could bring holy ecstasy to his followers and cruel revenge to his foes. Associated with rebirth, he shaped religious practices across the Mediterranean until the dawn of Christianity.

Leisured Life: The Theatre The Theatre at Delphi from The Greeks documentary In the shadow of the Acropolis, on its south western side, was the Sanctuary of Dionysus, the world's first theatre.

This gorgeous site witnessed the birth of Greek tragedy in the fifth century B.C., when playwrights such as Sophocles and Aeschylus crafted theatrical adaptations of popular, well-known Greek myths.

What was ancient Greek culture like? Learn about Greek theatre, art, sculpture, pottery and festivals in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 primary history guide.

Dionysus was so much more than just the master of the vine; he was also charged with fertility, fruitfulness, theater, ecstasy, and abandon. Whether called Dionysus (his Greek name) or Bacchus ...

Leisured Life: The Theatre The Theatre at Delphi from The Greeks documentary In the shadow of the Acropolis, on its south western side, was the Sanctuary of Dionysus, the world's first theatre.