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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 1H 6M

Dionysus and Ariadne: A Love Story Written in the Stars | Greek Mythology Explained

from Styx and Bones · host High Priestess Chelsea and Dr. Kellenbarger

Today we dive deep into the legendary Greek mythology love story of Dionysus and Ariadne. Discover how Ariadne, the abandoned princess of Crete, found love with Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy. From her heartbreak with Theseus to receiving a crown of stars and a place among the gods, Ariadne’s myth is one of empowerment, resilience, and romance and is one of our favorite myths here at Styx and Bones podcast too!Chapters:Intro (0:00)What Are the Girls Doing? (6:00)Reconstructing Ancient Greek Religion, Persephone Deep Dives + Community Lives (13:15)Update on Zeus and Joe Story (20:07)Dionysus and Ariadne (27:31)Is Ovid for the Girls? (36:45)Dionysus vs. Theseus (42:45)Bad Dating Stories and Getting Our Own Crown of Stars (50:46)Final Thoughts on the Love Between Ariadne + Dionysus (1:00:11)Check out our Patreon, Styx and Bones Temple's Store, Blogs and more!⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/styxandbonessFOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast⁠⁠FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea⁠⁠FOLLOW DR. K⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_⁠⁠

Today we dive deep into the legendary Greek mythology love story of Dionysus and Ariadne. Discover how Ariadne, the abandoned princess of Crete, found love with Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy. From her heartbreak with Theseus to receiving a crown of stars and a place among the gods, Ariadne’s myth is one of empowerment, resilience, and romance and is one of our favorite myths here at Styx and Bones podcast too!Chapters:Intro (0:00)What Are the Girls Doing? (6:00)Reconstructing Ancient Greek Religion, Persephone Deep Dives + Community Lives (13:15)Update on Zeus and Joe Story (20:07)Dionysus and Ariadne (27:31)Is Ovid for the Girls? (36:45)Dionysus vs. Theseus (42:45)Bad Dating Stories and Getting Our Own Crown of Stars (50:46)Final Thoughts on the Love Between Ariadne + Dionysus (1:00:11)Check out our Patreon, Styx and Bones Temple's Store, Blogs and more!⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/styxandbonessFOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast⁠⁠FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea⁠⁠FOLLOW DR. K⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_⁠⁠

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