Greek Trinity

2.5 Greek Trinity

Dionysus or Bacchus is thought of as being Greek, but he is another remake of the Egyptian god Osiris, whose cult extended throughout a large part of the ancient world for thousands of years. Dionysus’ religion was well-developed in Thrace, northeast of Greece, and Phrygia, which became Galatia, where Attis also later reigned. Although a Dionysus is best remembered for the rowdy celebrations in his name, which was Latinized as Bacchus, he had many other functions and contributed several aspects to Jesus character.

Dionysius, sometimes referred to as Bacchus, was born on the 25th December. His mother was a virgin called Demeter. The world was enveloped in evil, so Jupiter the god of gods was beseeched to redeem mankind. The prayer was accepted by Jupiter who declared that his son would redeem the world from its misery. He promised a liberator to the earth, and Bacchus came as a Savior. He was called the ONLY Begotten Son of the supreme god.

Herodotus mentioned that when in Egypt, he was surprised to hear the very same mournful but ravishing “Song of Linus” sung by the Egyptians (although under another name), which he had been accustomed to hear in his own country of Greece. Linus was the same god as Bacchus in Greece, or Osiris in Egypt. Homer introduces a boy singing the song of Linus while the vintage is going on.

Sir Frazer in his book "The Golden Bough" (Chapter 4, p. 229) records Bacchus as saying: "It is I who guide you; it is I who protect you, and who save you; I who am the Alpha and Omega." Bacchus was also a great traveler and brought the gift of wine to mankind. This brings to mind the Biblical first miracle of Jesus when he converted water into wine at the marriage feast.

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