Powers
Worship
He has said to have the powers of Ecstasy-- putting madness in his followers, illusion, sexuality and drunkenness. Sometimes he is associated with Hades and called the "Eater of Raw Flesh". He would sometimes become wild for a night and catch prey. Then he would rip them apart with his bare hands.
One of his weaknesses is being the god of intoxication too.
One of his weaknesses is being the god of intoxication too.
Companions
He is usually shown with others who enjoys the fruit of the vine. Silenus (multiply Sileni) and Nymphs engaged in drinking, flute-playing or dancing are the most common companions.
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Other powersAs said before he has the power to bring dead people back from the underworld. He also granted Midas the power to turn anything he touched into gold, then was kind enough to take it back when proved inconvenient
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