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1. Guess What Wine is Used For October 05, 2009 There are many different uses of wine. It is not only for consumption as it is a beverage with significant value and considered sophisticated. Wine is significant to many different cuisines, religions, and it has many different health related benefits. There are many different wines used for cooking purposes. Many deserts have wine in them, such as the Black Forest Cherry. Many people like to marinade meats in wine before grilling or baking in the oven. Wine has many religious uses. Because wine induces a mind altering state, the Dionysus used it as a sacramental entheogen. It is an ... (read more) Author: David Sn

2. Guess What Wine is Used For September 21, 2009 There are many different uses of wine. It is not only for consumption as it is a beverage with significant value and considered sophisticated. Wine is significant to many different cuisines, religions, and it has many different health related benefits. There are many different wines used for cooking purposes. Many deserts have wine in them, such as the Black Forest Cherry. Many people like to marinade meats in wine before grilling or baking in the oven. Wine has many religious uses. Because wine induces a mind altering state, the Dionysus used it as a sacramental entheogen. It is an ... (read more) Author: Delete This Account

3. List of Greek Gods Goddesses September 19, 2009 Dionysus The god of wine and the grapevine predates the Greeks with an origin covering Thrace, Asia Minor, Syria, and even as far as Egypt. Firstly an agricultural god, this ?deity of Mt. Nysa? was an early supreme being whose wild and riotous worship was famous all over the eastern sphere of the Mediterranean, the most notable form was the Thracian. Apollo Orignally a Thracian and Trojan deity whose power and authority surpassed that of Zeus. Apollo stood for a multitude of classifications as: the god of prophecy; the beneficial god and protector from evil; the god of punishmen... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

4. List of Greek Gods Goddesses September 11, 2009 Dionysus The god of wine and the grapevine predates the Greeks with an origin covering Thrace, Asia Minor, Syria, and even as far as Egypt. Firstly an agricultural god, this “deity of Mt. Nysa” was an early supreme being whose wild and riotous worship was famous all over the eastern sphere of the Mediterranean, the most notable form was the Thracian. Apollo Orignally a Thracian and Trojan deity whose power and authority surpassed that of Zeus. Apollo stood for a multitude of classifications as: the god of prophecy; the beneficial god and protector from evil; the god of punishmen... (read more) Author: Kenny Leones

5. Pisces Love & Horoscope Compatibility: May 21, 2009 The best way to know how compatible you are with a Pisces person is to download the synastry betwen your lover and you This way, you can have a complete picture of his personality and how both of you get along. Any way, here are my observations regarding Pisces! The regent of the sign Pisces is Neptune. This planet in Greek mythology was associated with Dionysus, the god of wine, ecstasy and poetry. Dionysus represents a power that Neptune has to break through our own boundaries in search of becoming one with creation. Inspiration, love and art make us feel we forget about our selves to be... (read more) Author: Ana Sol

6. The History and Following of the Greek God Priapus May 04, 2009 Depicted throughout Greek mythology as a rustic fertility god with a permanently erect penis, the story of Priapus is one that still has equal presence even in current society. The son of Aphrodite and Dionysus, Priapus was cursed from the womb by the God Hera - in revenge against Aphrodite’s beauty – with the burden of impotence, ugliness and fool-mindedness. Refused admittance by the other Gods to Mount Olympus and forced to live amongst shepherds, it was Priapus’s frustration at being impotent that first led to his enlarged penis becoming permanently erect. Even in art toda... (read more) Author: andrew coyne

7. Considering buying property in Brazil August 11, 2008 Covering an area of eight and a half million square kilometers, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and is currently set to rank amongst the highest economic performers. Brazil is amazing country with rich history and culture. The most important event in Brazil is Carnival. The origins of carnival date back to the ancient Greek spring festival in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine. The Romans adopted the celebration with Bacchanalia (feasts in honor of Bacchus, the Roman equivalent to Dionysus), and Saturnalia, where slaves and their masters would exchange clothes in a day of... (read more) Author: Sammy Sinner

8. Cyprus And The Romans October 22, 2007 Cyprus has seen many invaders and rulers come and go over the years including the Roman empire. Before the arrival of Rome the Island was under the control of Egypt around the time of Queen Cleopatra. Much bargaining was done between her, Mark Antony and Caesar himself as she attempted to hold onto what was left of her empire. In fact Cyprus was temporarily passed over to Cleopatra first by Julius Caesar and then later by Mark Antony only to revert to Roman control in 30 BC as a senatorial province. The events leading up to this time have been well documented and most readers will be aware of ... (read more) Author: kevin moore

9. Paphos Cyprus The All Year Resort October 19, 2007 Paphos in Cyprus is one of the few tourist areas on the Island that remains open throughout the winter months of the year. It may have something to do with all the places of interest that are either close to Paphos town or within easy rich by coach tour. The Troodas mountains for instance are only about an hour away from the resort. Paphos is also connected to all the other main Cyprus coastal resorts and the capitol Nicosia by a modern motorway network. This may explain why Paphos has seen so much growth over the past few years both in terms of tourism and as a thriving town. There is also li... (read more) Author: kevin moore

10. Finding The Best Of Historic Cyprus October 12, 2007 Historic Cyprus draws visitors in search of culture to her shores year after year and it is hardly surprising. The Island is a veritable treasure chest of ancient ruins and historic places of interest. Over the centuries Cyprus has had countless visitors and they haven't all come in search of a sun tan or cool beer either. Each of these conquering empires have left their mark indelibly on the Islands culture in some form or another and if you know where to look there is a fascinating historic trail to follow. Ever since 700 BC when the first settlers of the Neolithic period arrived in Cyprus ... (read more) Author: kevin moore

11. Crystal and Porcelain Masterpieces by Makers You've Probably Never Heard Of September 08, 2007 Capodimonte porcelain has actually been around for quite a long time. The 1740's to be exact. It started out in Naples and was under explicit orders from the King of Italy to produce porcelain superior to the famous Meissen factory in Germany. It did for a while but then the factory was moved to Spain; it burned down; and later it was restarted in Italy only to be destroyed again during the French invasion of 1798. In the period of its glory as a royal business it turned out porcelains of such gorgeous quality that they were used only by Royal families because of the high cost of produ... (read more) Author: Robert Forst

12. Hippolytus by Euripides July 07, 2007 Greek tragedy grew out of the public rituals of songs, sacrifice, dances and worship honouring Dionysus, the god of wine, vegetation and growth in the 5th century B.C. Euripides’ tragic hero (or heroes as in the play ‘Hippolytus’) is a character, who has good and bad qualities. Moreover, qualities, which are bad tragically, destroy good ones and we feel pity for the tragic heroes and the situations, in which they find themselves. This is especially true with Phaedre as she is a woman and thus suffers more than men (Nietzsche 169-170). However, Nietzsche points out not only the weakness of a wo... (read more) Author: Olivia Hunt

13. How Attentiveness Makes Your Touch the Midas Touch July 03, 2007 Have you ever known someone with the Midas touch? And have you ever watched someone like this work? I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity more than once. Here are some observations. The first thing you notice is that they aren’t anything like the mythical king for whom we name the “touch.” The god Dionysus granted Midas his wish that anything he touched turned to gold. Unfortunately, “anything” included chariots, food, and people. This turned out to be an unexpected and unintended inconvenience. However, mythology aside, some people do have the Midas touch. Like anythi... (read more) Author: Tony Papajohn

14. Amethyst: The Stone Of The Royals June 17, 2006 History Amethyst gets its name from the Greek word amethustos, meaning "not drunken". The origin of amethyst name and its healing properties come from a Greek legend telling the story of how Dionysus, god of wine and intoxication was angry from one mortal that he swore revenge on all mortals who did not get drunk and celebrate. A young maiden called Amethyst was on her way to pay tribute to the goddess Diana, when she was captured by the furious Dionysus. Being so innocent she was not familiar with drinking and intoxication. Dionysus brought two tigers to eat he... (read more) Author: Richard Aubin

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