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Jesus: Could he be derived from other deities? Jesus, the son of God, our lord and savior who died on the cross for our sins and resurrected once again. God came to Mary and told her how she would be the mother and Joseph, the father of Jesus Christ. God gave her instruction to go to Bethlehem to birth the baby boy and on the date of which Jesus would be born. God also told the three wise men to follow the North Star and they will see the birthing of Jesus Christ. Jesus was born on December 25 from the virgin Mary. Jesus is the central figure of Christianity. Every Sunday we celebrate the last supper of Jesus through communion. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ states, “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of …show more content…

When Dionysus stopped fighting and settled in Thebes, he was arrested because the king of Thebes felt deference in his city. Dionysus escaped his arrest and fled to the island of Naxos. Dionysus was the god of wine and believed everyone should be merry. He promoted wine and other social activities. Dionysus had three granddaughters by the names of Spermo, Ocho, and Elais(Grain Maiden, Wine Maiden, and Oil Maiden). Dionysus gave these girls the ability to produce grain, wine, and oil. He gave the girls the power to produce the bread the wine and the oil. All things that he can do by himself, but he most likely did this further his power. When this is stated, it means he wants everyone to be merry and these are some causes to being merry. Dionysus wants to spread this across the nation teaching everyone. Dionysia is a city of festival celebrated in honor of Dionysus. Dionysia is celebrated during the months of Elaphebolisn (March/ April) and was later moved to the month of Gamelion (January/ February). It is mighty perculliar that around the same time as Easter and Lent is celebrated that Dionysia is also celebrated . Also that Dionysus was the god of wine and taught everyone to be merry in life. Dionysus was a god who came from outside and temporarily suspended the activities of everyday life. (pgs. 143-45)
Tammuz was the Babylonian Sun God in 4000 B.C. He was also referred to as Adonis. Adonis comes from the word Adoni meaning

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