I don’t recall ever reading such a myth before (and I’m quite familiar with Diodoros’ work) but it’s sure interesting in light of this Anthesteria thread I’ve been following, wouldn’t you say?
Diodoros Sikeliotes, Library of History 3.62.10
Furthermore, the tradition that Dionysos was born twice of Zeus arises from the belief that these fruits also perished in common with all other plants in the flood at the time of Deukalion, and that when they sprang up again after the deluge it was as if there had been a second epiphany of the god among men, and so the myth was created that the god had been born again from the thigh of Zeus. However this may be, those who explain the name Dionysos as signifying the use and importance of the discovery of wine recount such a myth regarding him.
Certainly fits in well with the broader themes of the festival.
Tagged: anthesteria, dionysos, zeus
