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https://greekreporter.com/2023/06/19/dionysus-modern-olympic-god/
. . .
Worth reading.
Dionysus was a somewhat discounted/persecuted god.
He had to be hidden away from the wrath of Hera for
most of his youth. The article suggests this gave
him empathy for mortals and their problems - and
ultimately he became the most popular god of all -
especially by empowering women (not viewed very
well by ancient Greek society).
But consider ...
Mao, ISIS, Hitler - they all gained their ultimate
influence by empowering those normally discounted
and oppressed by society. These people always chafe
at being at the command of their "betters" - so, when
empowered, they become fanatics in service to their
"liberator".
We had Hitler Youth, we had Red Guard ... in both
cases the normally subservient kiddies were gifted
with the power of life and death. How could they
not love their liberator - and refuse to do horrible
things in his name ?
Now look at what the WokieComs do ........
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