In Greek mythology, Silenus was a minor god of dance, drunkenness and the wine press. He is best known as the companion, tutor and foster-father of Dionysus, the god of wine. A popular character in Greek and Roman mythology, Silenus was also the wisest and oldest of all Dionysus’ followers. As a minor god, he played an important role in the myths of famous figures such as in those of Dionysus and King Midas.
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- Silenus took young Dionysus under his care in a cave on mount Nysa, in Caria.
- In Greek mythology, Silenus (/saɪˈliːnəs/; Ancient Greek: Σειληνός, romanized: Seilēnós, IPA: [seːlɛːnós]) was a companion and tutor to the wine god Dionysus.
- Čeština: Mladý Dionýsos a starý Silén (který ovšem na anglické musejní popisce skončil jako „Cylenus"), reliéf na bronzové váze z 4. století před n. l...
- A sculpture portraying a Silenus bearing the child Dionysos.
- The character’s left arm is leaning against the pillar, and the blue veins on the hands of Silenus cradling the infant Dionysus are very obvious, vivid, and lifelike.
- Nonnus(fifth century CE): Silenus plays an important role throughout the epic poem Dionysiaca, which relates the travels of the young god Dionysus.
- In this role, Silenus became a central figure in Dionysian mythology, helping to raise the young god and imparting the knowledge necessary for Dionysus to fulfill...
- Silenus and the Infant Dionysos by unknown artist, from Edinburgh College of Art (University of Edinburgh).Bulunamadı: young
- The aged Silenus, tutor and companion of the god of wine Dionysos, cradles the god who is here shown as a baby.Bulunamadı: young
- The young god was raised by Silenus and nursed by the Nysiad nymphs in a cave on Mount Nysa.