In Roman mythology, the god of wine and revelry is Bacchus, synonymous with the Greek god Dionysus. Bacchus embodies not only the pleasures of wine but also aspects of fertility, theater, and ecstatic celebration. His festivities, known as Bacchanalia, involved uninhibited rituals celebrating nature and the human experience. Bacchus represents the liberation found in intoxication, illustrating how wine acts as a catalyst for artistic creativity and the breaking of social norms. His mythology emphasizes the duality of joy and chaos.