{"product_id":"adorers-of-dionysos-james-morgan-pryse-9781564594136","title":"Adorers of Dionysos: Bakchai","description":"\"\"Adorers of Dionysos: Bakchai\"\" is a book written by James Morgan Pryse that explores the ancient Greek cult of Dionysus, also known as Bacchus, through the lens of Euripides' play \"\"The Bacchae\"\" or \"\"Bakchai\"\". The book delves into the symbolism and mythology surrounding Dionysus, as well as the rituals and practices of his worshippers. Pryse also examines the psychological and spiritual significance of Dionysian worship, and how it relates to the human experience of ecstasy and transcendence. Overall, \"\"Adorers of Dionysos: Bakchai\"\" is a comprehensive study of the Bacchic cult and its enduring influence on Western culture.Translated from the Greek of Euripides with an Original Interpretation of the Myth of Kadmos. The Bakchai were the followers of Bakchos, also named Dionysos, the God of Seership and reputed founder of the sacred Mysteries. Those who were initiated in these Mysteries were called Bakchoi, since the initiate was said to become one with his God. Illustrated by J. Augustus Knapp.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Morgan Pryse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1564594130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781564594136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/19\/1993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.56h x 7.90w x 0.41d","brand":"James Morgan Pryse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48065709670655,"sku":"9781564594136","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0989cb03-747c-45fa-8430-85c1258aa88d.jpg?v=1768676740","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/adorers-of-dionysos-james-morgan-pryse-9781564594136","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}