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Young Dionysus Statue consignment they are survivors of aDionysus embodies gentleness and joy. Lord of Grain, Leaf and Vine, he was central to ancient Greek annual ceremonies involving blood sacrifice to ensure crop fertility. He carries the phallic wand, was escorted by maenad priestesses, and wears a panther skin. [Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City] 6 3 4" gypsumstone statue, green verdigris color finish.