Marriage to Ariadne

This photo of one of the panels depicts the marriage of Dionysus to Ariadne. Dionysus is reclining on the left, being crowned by a small Eros. To his left is a satyr holding a torch. Ariadne is seated holding a basket of fruit. On the right are two satyrs carrying grapes and wine.

Drinking wine and drunkenness are associated with the god Dionysus.

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