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The Relevance of Dionysus: The Mystery of Being
52:19 - 58:27 (06:08)
This podcast delves into the sacramental theology of consuming the Greek god Dionysus and how it relates to the concept of encountering the mystery of being itself. It discusses the idea of drinking wine to become one with the god and questions whether Jesus is an actual physical person or simply an idea that came to life through ritual consumption of wine.
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This podcast episode explores the lesser-known facets of the god Dionysus, ranging from his association with wine and ecstasy to his embodiment of madness, delirium, and frenzy.
52:19 - 54:54 (02:35)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the lesser-known facets of the god Dionysus, ranging from his association with wine and ecstasy to his embodiment of madness, delirium, and frenzy. The episode also touches upon the wine consumed at the theater of Dionysus, which was called Drima and meant "pounded or rubbed".
ChapterThe Relevance of Dionysus: The Mystery of Being
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The conversation explores the similarities between the rituals of drinking wine and blood in the worship of Dionysus and the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion.
54:54 - 58:27 (03:32)
Summary
The conversation explores the similarities between the rituals of drinking wine and blood in the worship of Dionysus and the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion. It suggests that early Christianity may have incorporated elements of pagan rituals in the development of its sacramental theology.