Dionysia ta astika

On this day, the Athenians celebrated Dionysia ta astika. This festival dates from the 6th century BCE, instituted by the Tyrants. Legend has it that the Athenians were punished with a genital disease for having rejected the god Dionysus. They had to cut off their parts and organize a procession carrying a phallus to make amends. The procession became annual to keep the favor of the god. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Dionysus #Athens #13March