About This Trend

Dionysia is an ancient Greek festival in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy. The festival was characterized by wild rituals, theater performances, and overall revelry. The hashtag Dionysia is currently trending as people are comparing the current social and political climate to the chaotic and liberating spirit of the ancient festival, implying a need for release and catharsis in modern times.

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