In Ancient Greece a thyrsus (/ ˈθɜːrsəs /) or thyrsos (/ ˈθɜːrsɒs /; Ancient Greek: θύρσος) was a wand or staff of giant fennel (Ferula communis) covered with ivy vines and leaves, sometimes wound with taeniae and topped with a pine cone, artichoke, fennel, or by a bunch of vine-leaves and grapes or ivy-leaves and berries, carried during Helleni...

Thyrsus, in Greek religion, staff carried by Dionysus, the wine god, and his votaries (Bacchae, Maenads). In early Greek art the Bacchae were usually depicted as holding branches of vine or ivy, but after 530 bc the staff to which the name thyrsus properly applied began to …

2024年9月28日 · The Thyrsus stands as a powerful symbol within Dionysian mythology, encapsulating the complexity of human experience through its associations with fertility, ecstasy, and revelry. Its historical roots and evolving symbolism reflect cultural values that resonate even in modern society.

Images of pinecones, sacred eyes and not least, the thyrsus, the ancient Greek magic wand, have been associated with the pineal gland (named after the pinecone), since ancient times and pop up in cultures all over the world:

Dionysus is often depicted in Greek carvings and vase paintings as holding a staff, or thyrsus (θύρσος), which serves as his attri-bute as well as his symbol in that it is used to identify his female followers, the Maenads (Figure 1).

Saint Thyrsus / ˈθɜːrsəs / or Thyrse / ˈθɜːrs / (Ancient Greek: Θύρσος, romanized: Thúrsos, literally "thyrsus"; Spanish and Portuguese: Tirso; French: Thyrse; died 251) is venerated as a Christian martyr.

2024年9月28日 · Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy, holds a unique and significant place in Greek mythology. Often depicted as a youthful figure surrounded by revelry and nature, he embodies the spirit of celebration and the joys of life.

2022年6月4日 · The Thyrsus staff is one of the more unique symbols to come out of Greek mythology even if it’s somewhat less known than other symbols, weapons, and artifacts. Portrayed as a staff or a wand, the Thyrsus is made out of a giant fennel stalk that’s sometimes segmented like bamboo.

2021年7月28日 · A wand or staff called a thyrsus, was associated with the wine-god Dionysus (and his Roman equivalent Bacchus). A thyrsus generally consisted of a straight rod, topped with a plant-themed ornament—most often a pinecone.

THYRSUS (θύρσος), a wand or sceptre carried by Dionysos (Bacchus) and by Satyrs, Maenads, and others engaged in Bacchic rites (Eurip. Bacchae, 25, 80, 88, 733, 762, 1099; Cyclops, 62, Βάκχαι τε θυρσοφόροι; Athen. 14.631 a; Verg. A. 7.390; Hor. Od. 2.19, 8, &c.). It usually consists of a straight staff surmounted by a pine-cone (Anth.