Dionysos (Dionysus, Bacchus) Pocket Prayer Beads in Amethyst: Greek God of Wine, Theater, Ecstasy
Dionysos (Dionysus, Bacchus) Pocket Prayer Beads in Amethyst: Greek God of Wine, Theater, Ecstasy
Dionysos (Dionysus, Bacchus) Pocket Prayer Beads in Amethyst: Greek God of Wine, Theater, Ecstasy

Dionysos (Dionysus, Bacchus) Pocket Prayer Beads in Amethyst: Greek God of Wine, Theater, Ecstasy

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This set of Dionysos pocket prayer beads in amethyst consists of twelve beads, to represent the Greek dodecatheon of twelve gods (there are many more than twelve Greek gods, but most cities had their own group of twelve) and the mythic division of the world into three realms--the sea, the heavens, and the underworld. Joining the string is a pendant, a symbol representing the god: the grape. Dionysos is god of the grape harvest; a number of his festivals were devoted to the harvest and fermentation of the grape.

The purple color of the amethyst beads represents the grape and the wine so important to Dionysos' worship.

It is made with 10mm amethyst gemstone beads, separated by gold-toned metal spacer beads, and glass seed beads to provide a comfortable transition from one bead to the next and to make the piece lightweight, supple, and easy to handle. The string itself is approximately 11" (28cm) in circumference and is designed to be used in prayer and meditation, to decorate an altar or shrine, and/or to adorn a statue. The small size makes it easy to keep on hand in a drawer, a purse, or a pocket.

The beads come with a prayer to Dionysos, written specifically to be used with this prayer bead design, and with a cotton muslin bag for storage.

You can, of course, use the beads with any prayers, or for any god or gods, that you choose or that resonate with you.