In Roman mythology, the god of wine and revelry is Bacchus, equivalent to the Greek god Dionysus. Bacchus represents not only wine but also festivity, fertility, and ecstasy. His followers, known as the Bacchanals, engaged in ecstatic rituals celebrating the joys of life. Bacchus embodies the spirit of liberation and indulgence, highlighting the duality of pleasure and chaos. His myths often explore themes of transformation and the fine line between civilization and abandonment.