Essay Archive - Contrasting Apollo & Dionysus
Contrasting Apollo & Dionysus
In Greek mythology, Apollo and Dionysus are nearly opposites of one
another, and as with many opposites, life would not operate just quite right
without both of them. They each played a specific role for the Greeks. They had
very different things associated with them.
Apollo was often associated with logic and the power of the mind. He was
basically in charge of the Work section of the people. Logic is something the
Greeks used often, and when they didn't, things often happened for the worst. He
is also associated with intellect. The followers of Apollo would consist of
those who strongly bel....
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