The Dionysia was a large festival in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus, the central events of which were processions and sacrifices in honor of Dionysus, the theatrical performances of drama
A Hellenistic Greek mosaic depicting the god Dionysos as a winged daimon riding on a tiger, from the House of Dionysos at Delos (which was once controlled by Athens) in the South Aegean region of Greece, late 2nd century BC, Archaeological Museum of Delos
Ruins of a 6th century BC Temple of Dionysus in Eleutherae, where the Cult of Dionysus and the Rural Dionysia was originally founded
Theatre of Dionysus in Athens where dramatic performances for the Dionysia took place. It is generally considered to be one of the oldest theatres in the world.
The Panathenaia was a multi-day ancient Greek festival held annually in Athens that would always conclude on 28 Hekatombaion, the first month of the Attic calendar. The main purpose of the festival wa
Dionysia
…honor of Dionysus, the theatrical performances of dramatic tragedies and, from 487 BC, comedies. It was the second-most important festival after the Panathenaia. The Dionysia actually consisted of two related festivals, the Rural Dionysia and the City Dionysia, which took place in different parts of the year…
The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, location of the athletic competitions
The Acropolis of Athens, where the procession would conclude
A Panathenaic prize amphora given to the winner of the chariot race
Portion of the Parthenon Frieze that depicts the peplos and the arrephoros