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Bacchus : a biography / Andrew Dalby

This mythological biography traces the life of Bacchus, from his unusual birth to his travels and role as the god of wine. It examines his dual nature as a bringer of pleasure and destruction, drawing on accounts from classical dramatists, poets, and historians.

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