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Marius the Epicurean · Character

Bacchus

The god of wine and ecstasy, associated with mystery cults and liberation.

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First appearance: part i v the golden book

See Bacchus in part i v the golden bookBook page

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APApuleiusJUJupiterVSVenus SpeciosaLVLucius VerusPSPsycheBABacchus

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Bacchus in part i v the golden book