Who is Silenus?
Silenus was the teacher and faithful companion of Dionysus the Greek god of wine. Pictured in Greek mythology as a plump, jovial old man with pointed ears, thick lips and a squat little nose, Silenus is the perfect example of a man whose outward appearance belies his inner wisdom. For this faithful companion and tutor of Dionysus, God of Wine, was a wise and gentle soul bestowed with profound knowledge and prophecy by the mere act of sipping his revered wine. Silenus, son of Hermes, being exceptionally wise and gentle was chosen as the foster father to Dionysus, known as Bacchus to the Romans. Silenus was described as the eldest and wisest of the followers of Dionysus, and was said to be the young god’s tutor and was entrusted with his education. Silenus was present when Dionysus wed Ariadne and thereafter merry Silenus rode a donkey in all Bacchanal processions. He represents the ideal father and the best and dearest of the fathers you love. This faithful companion and tutor of Dionys
