The Esoteric Lexicon·Concept

Bacchus (dionysos)

Representing the solar energy and performing miracles including resurrection

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Bacchic MysteriesRitual

Central to the Bacchic mysteries is the figure of Bacchus, symbolizing his death and resurrection

Enacted MythsConcept

Bacchus is central to the myths enacted in the rituals, symbolizing his eternal life and rebirth

Apollo→Ritual

Apollo assists Bakchus in his resurrection, symbolizing their solar connection

Myrtle And IvySubstance

Used as symbols in Bacchus's rites, directly tying these substances to his mythology

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Bacchus (dionysos)throughApolloilluminatesSun →

I. Bacchus (dionysos) & Apollo

Apollo assists Bakchus in his resurrection, symbolizing their solar connection

II. Apollo & Sun

Apollo, the ancient Greek god, is often associated with the Sun and its rays Apollo is associated with the sun and has visible attributes of the sun

Bacchus (dionysos)throughApolloilluminatesPythagoras →

I. Bacchus (dionysos) & Apollo

Apollo assists Bakchus in his resurrection, symbolizing their solar connection

II. Apollo & Pythagoras

Apollo is associated with the prophecy made about Pythagoras to his parents

Bacchus (dionysos)throughApolloilluminatesTriad →

I. Bacchus (dionysos) & Apollo

Apollo assists Bakchus in his resurrection, symbolizing their solar connection

II. Apollo & Triad

Apollo is associated with the Triad and the principles of the Triad

Bacchus (dionysos)throughApolloilluminatesTable →

I. Bacchus (dionysos) & Apollo

Apollo assists Bakchus in his resurrection, symbolizing their solar connection

II. Apollo & Table

Tables or altars made of gold were dedicated to Apollo and other superior gods, signifying their supremacy

Bacchus (dionysos)throughApolloilluminatesHeart →

I. Bacchus (dionysos) & Apollo

Apollo assists Bakchus in his resurrection, symbolizing their solar connection

II. Apollo & Heart

The concept of Apollonius of Tyana, symbolized by the voluminous cape, is associated with the Heart as a symbol of wisdom and strength in the Sephiroth Tree

Bacchus (dionysos)throughBacchic MysteriesilluminatesEleusinian Mysteries →

I. Bacchus (dionysos) & Bacchic Mysteries

Central to the Bacchic mysteries is the figure of Bacchus, symbolizing his death and resurrection

II. Bacchic Mysteries & Eleusinian Mysteries

Both mysteries share common symbols and rituals, reflecting their interconnected nature

Bacchus (dionysos)throughApolloilluminatesOrpheus →

I. Bacchus (dionysos) & Apollo

Apollo assists Bakchus in his resurrection, symbolizing their solar connection

II. Apollo & Orpheus

Apollo, as Orpheus's father, represents the divine and perfect truth he symbolizes through his teachings

Bacchus (dionysos)throughApolloilluminatesOdin →

I. Bacchus (dionysos) & Apollo

Apollo assists Bakchus in his resurrection, symbolizing their solar connection

II. Apollo & Odin

Both gods were central figures in different oracles, with Apollo at the Delphian and Jupiter at the Dodonean

Bacchus (dionysos)throughApolloilluminatesMusic →

I. Bacchus (dionysos) & Apollo

Apollo assists Bakchus in his resurrection, symbolizing their solar connection

II. Apollo & Music

Apollo is associated with Music, embodying the art of song and poetic expression.

Bacchus (dionysos)throughApolloilluminatesGenital System →

I. Bacchus (dionysos) & Apollo

Apollo assists Bakchus in his resurrection, symbolizing their solar connection

II. Apollo & Genital System

The concept of Apollonius of Tyana, symbolized by the voluminous cape, is an entity that represents self-reliance in the genital system