Originally posted by redbaronsno he was not. he was the god of wine, insanity, and whatevar else he was, jesus was nothing like him.
anyone know about this guy
dionysus was not supposed to be a saviour, he was a god and he never died
if you really want to play the original jesus game, osiris fits better.
Originally posted by Zahlanzinot buying Osiris but did find that Nazareth did not exist in the proposed time of Christ.
no he was not. he was the god of wine, insanity, and whatevar else he was, jesus was nothing like him.
dionysus was not supposed to be a saviour, he was a god and he never died
if you really want to play the original jesus game, osiris fits better.
Originally posted by redbaronshe was a benevolent king, he died (killed), then he was resurrected and saved everyone. now he rules over the underworld as a benevolent judge and is the source from which all life, vegetation and the bounty of the nile comes from.
not buying Osiris but did find that Nazareth did not exist in the proposed time of Christ.
pretty similar. more so than dionysus who really has 0 similarities.
Originally posted by ZahlanziHercules
hmm, hercules is more of an example of man transcending his condition through hardship. i dont find any jesus there.
not familiar with the other 2
Son of god (Zeus)
Does good deeds
Dies and is resurrected
Finally goes to join gods (heaven) and his earthly body disappears.