Bakhus is the Roman god of wine, often associated with Dionysus, the Greek counterpart. He symbolizes the pleasures of wine, festivity, and revelry. Bakhus is frequently depicted in art with grapevines, a thyrsus (a staff entwined with ivy), and surrounded by followers known as Maenads and Satyrs. In ancient Rome, Bakhus was celebrated through various festivals, such as the Bacchanalia, which involved music, dancing, and feasting. His influence extended beyond just wine; he represented the liberating and transformative power of intoxication, encouraging people to embrace joy and abandon societal constraints.