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A temenos is sacred space. It can include a naos (temple), but it might also be a simple grove of trees. Below is a list of Dionysian holy places and related things that could be the focal place of some Dionysian worship. Below that are photos of thiasos members' altars, shrines and ritual spaces. In the future this space will include shrines that modern pagans have built for Dionysos that are open to the public.  

Places with Dionysian associations:

• Naxos, Delphi and many other places in Greece - more information on his traditional holy places
• Garden of Dionysos, Portland Maine. The side courtyard next to the UU Church on Congress St. Not its official name, but rather named so by local teenagers, possibly due to the influence of pagans in the area. Still, has now become known as such.
• Theatre Mask of Bacchus, Portland, Maine. On Temple St. in front of some shops lies this stonework mask which was found during the excavation of the library, having once adorned the Elm Theater. The mask's open mouth is perfect for leaving offerings to Dionysos especially in his role as god of the theatre.
• Dionysos & Nymphs Statue, Kansas City. On 47th and Broadway in the courtyard of the Cheesecake Factory.
• Reproduction of the Theatre of Dionysos, Morristown, NJ. On the grounds of the College of Saint Elizabeth, built of stone into the side of a hill, this replica of the Athenian theatre is used by the college and others for theatrical productions including ancient Greek plays.

Oinokhoe's Dionysos mask	Oinokhoe's Dionysos shrine
closeup	Lon's Dionysos shrine

Tanqueray's thyrsos and stand

 

Wendy's Dionysos shrine