Dionysus Dionysus is the god of wine. He invented wine and spread the art of tending grapes. He has a dual nature. On the one hand bringing joy and happiness, on the other hand brutal, unthinking and rage, thus reflecting both sides of wine's nature. Dionysus is the son of Zeus and Semele. He is the only god to have a mortal parent. Hera was jealous and arranged for the Titans to kill him. The Titans tore him into pieces. However, Rhea brought him back to life. After this Zeus arranged for his protection. Dionysus was one of the most important gods in everyday life. He became associated with several key concepts. One was rebirth after death because of his return to life after being turn into pieces. The other is the idea that under the influence of wine, one could feel possessed by a greater power. Unlike the other gods Dionysus was not only outside his believers but also within them. At these times a man might be greater than himself and do works he otherwise could not. The festival for Dionysus is in the spring when the leaves begin to reappear on the vine. It became one of the most important events of the year. Its focus became the theater. Most of the great Greek plays were initially written to be performed at the feast of Dionysus. All who took part, writers, actors, spectators, were regarded as scared servants of Dionysus during the festival. Decide whether each of the following statements is True (T) or False (F).