Olympic officials claim a controversial scene was a nod to Dionysus, despite outcry from Christians that it mocked the Last Supper.

As to who won the drinking contest between Hercules and Dionysus depicted on the sarcophagus? According to the archaeologists, there appears to be a clear — and unsurprising — winner.

Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient sarcophagus depicting a scene familiar to many today: a drinking game.

The Krewe of Dionysus parade in Slidell, set for Sunday, will now roll on Friday, Feb. 28, due to expected bad weather on Sunday.

Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered a Roman sarcophagus in Caesarea, which showing a drinking contest between Dionysus and Hercules. The find is the first of its kind in Israel.

Archaeology & History New Pompeii Excavations Reveal Frescoes Depicting a Mysterious Ritual The life-sized frescos feature bacchantes and satyrs engaged in a Dionysian rite.

The Krewe of Dionysus parade will now roll on Friday, Feb. 28. It was supposed to roll Sunday at 1 p.m.

The world-famous site said it had excavated in recent weeks a nearly life-size frieze depicting the procession of Dionysus, the god of wine, painted on three sides of a large banquet room.

Heartwood Soundstage’s listening room housed about 15 jazz fans eager to listen to jazz-fusion band Dionysus and the Michael Feinberg Trio for a night of creative and passionate music.

Since the god Dionysus is present, an orgy is mandatory. Sweaty, tangled heaps of men and women kiss and fondle each other from head to toe, all the while uttering erotic moans and groans. Though ...