Dionysian

Di·o·ny·sian

adj
\-ˈni-zhē-ən, -ˈnē-, -shē-, -zē-, -sē-; -zhən, -shən\

Definition of DIONYSIAN

1

a : of or relating to Dionysius b : of or relating to the theological writings once mistakenly attributed to Dionysius the Areopagite

2

a : devoted to the worship of Dionysus b : characteristic of Dionysus or the cult of worship of Dionysus; especially : being of a frenzied or orgiastic character — compare apollonian

First Known Use of DIONYSIAN

1607

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix