Bacchus: The Roman God of Wine, Revelry, and Drunkenness

Bacchus is the Roman god of wine, revelry, and drunkenness. He is also known as the Greek god Dionysus. In mythology, Bacchus was born to the god Zeus and the mortal Semele. His father, Zeus, was not pleased with his wife's pregnancy and tried to prevent it from happening by disguising himself as a mortal and seducing her. However, Semele eventually discovered Zeus' true identity and was killed by a lightning bolt as punishment for her hubris.
Bacchus was raised by the goddess Athena and grew up to be a powerful and revered deity. He was known for his love of parties, music, and wine, and was often depicted with a crown of vines and grapes, carrying a thyrsus (a staff made of a vine stalk) and accompanied by a group of maenads (female followers who were driven into a state of ecstatic frenzy by his presence).
Bacchus was also associated with the liberation of humanity from oppressive rules and conventions, and was often depicted as a champion of freedom and individualism. His worship involved elaborate rituals and ceremonies, including the consumption of large amounts of wine, which was believed to bring about a state of spiritual ecstasy and connection with the divine.
In modern times, the name Bacchus has been used to refer to anything that is associated with revelry, excess, or indulgence, such as a bacchanalian orgy or a wild and extravagant party.