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| − | Rhio, son of [[Amrulon]] and [[Eriu]], is lord of the vintage and younger brother to [[Arathrax]]. His worship extends to those who attain altered states of consciousness through drink or drugs. His detractors say that he colludes with the Gods of Chaos, while his proponents insist Rhio reveals higher states of knowledge to devotees who come into his power. According to legend, the [[Chaos Gods|gods of Chaos]] ([[Communions]]) kidnapped Rhio as a lad and he was only rescued by aid of his older brother, Arathrax. Rhio is one of the solar deities in the Isxinthion pantheon. | + | Rhio, son of [[Amrulon]] and [[Eriu]], is lord of the vintage and younger brother to [[Arathrax]]. His worship extends to those who attain altered states of consciousness through drink or drugs. His detractors say that he colludes with the Gods of Chaos, while his proponents insist Rhio reveals higher states of knowledge to devotees who come into his power. According to legend, the [[Chaos Gods|gods of Chaos]] ([[Communions]]) kidnapped Rhio as a lad and he was only rescued by aid of his older brother, [[Arathrax]]. Rhio is one of the solar deities in the Isxinthion pantheon. Most cultures acknowledge [[Amrulon]] and [[Eriu]] as his parents. |
| − | Rhio is lord and master of the [[Rhionian Mysteries]]. Rhio is lord of the fiery, transformative power of wine. | + | Rhio is lord and master of the [[Rhionian Mysteries]]. Rhio is lord of the fiery, transformative power of wine. The account of his abduction, detention, and rescue by [[Arathrax]] is told in verse by the Ithatian poet, [[Choronaxipos of Teliasper]], in the [[Metamorphosis of Rhio]]. |
| − | In Moigthe, Medibgóëse, and Thracian art, Rhio is depicted with long, red locks of hair. | + | In [[Moigthe]], [[Medibgóëse]], and [[Thracian]] art, Rhio is depicted with long, red locks of hair. |
The celebrations and festivals of Rhio are among the most rowdy and favored of the people. Rhio enjoins mortals to live life with vigor and zest. | The celebrations and festivals of Rhio are among the most rowdy and favored of the people. Rhio enjoins mortals to live life with vigor and zest. | ||
| − | Rhio was the patron god of the Ithatian colony in ancient Kalama called [[Estyo Rhe]]. | + | Rhio was the patron god of the Ithatian colony in ancient [[Kalama]] called [[Estyo Rhe]] (cf. [[Babirrhoksha]]). |
Rhio is also the patron god of the ancient [[Medibgösk]] as the father of their forebear, [[Meidb]]. | Rhio is also the patron god of the ancient [[Medibgösk]] as the father of their forebear, [[Meidb]]. | ||
| − | In the [[ | + | In the [[Late Yophenthean Empire]], the god [[Errignomon]] was an alternative manifestation of Rhio. Errignomon was a god of holy, transformative fire. |
| − | = | + | [[File:RhioGodWine_A_MDJ.png|thumb|300px|A depiction of the God of Wine. Midjourney.]] |
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| + | =Depictions in Art= | ||
| + | In Medibgösk Art, Rhio (cf. [[Rhewlla]]) is a founder god regarded as the father of the eponymous ancestress, [[Meidb]]. Rhio is depicted with red hair and red beard, bearing a golden rod, and wearing a golden tiara ornamented with golden grapes. He wears a golden robe and a golden belt. He is depicted with his divine beast, [[Giüffgami]], a [[Pytharnian Spotted Lion]]. | ||
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| + | =Allomorphs= | ||
Rhionacus, Rhaal, Rhion, Errignomon, Rhiallion | Rhionacus, Rhaal, Rhion, Errignomon, Rhiallion | ||
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| + | =Sources= | ||
| + | *[[Metamorphosis of Rhio]], [[Choronaxipos of Teliasper]] | ||
=See Also= | =See Also= | ||
| + | *[[Arathrax]] | ||
*[[Isxinthion Gods]] | *[[Isxinthion Gods]] | ||
| + | *[[Meidb]] | ||
| + | *[[Rhionian]] | ||
| + | *[[Rhionite]] | ||
*[[Rhionian Mysteries]] | *[[Rhionian Mysteries]] | ||
*[[Sun Gods]] | *[[Sun Gods]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:12, 12 November 2023
Rhio, son of Amrulon and Eriu, is lord of the vintage and younger brother to Arathrax. His worship extends to those who attain altered states of consciousness through drink or drugs. His detractors say that he colludes with the Gods of Chaos, while his proponents insist Rhio reveals higher states of knowledge to devotees who come into his power. According to legend, the gods of Chaos (Communions) kidnapped Rhio as a lad and he was only rescued by aid of his older brother, Arathrax. Rhio is one of the solar deities in the Isxinthion pantheon. Most cultures acknowledge Amrulon and Eriu as his parents.
Rhio is lord and master of the Rhionian Mysteries. Rhio is lord of the fiery, transformative power of wine. The account of his abduction, detention, and rescue by Arathrax is told in verse by the Ithatian poet, Choronaxipos of Teliasper, in the Metamorphosis of Rhio.
In Moigthe, Medibgóëse, and Thracian art, Rhio is depicted with long, red locks of hair.
The celebrations and festivals of Rhio are among the most rowdy and favored of the people. Rhio enjoins mortals to live life with vigor and zest.
Rhio was the patron god of the Ithatian colony in ancient Kalama called Estyo Rhe (cf. Babirrhoksha).
Rhio is also the patron god of the ancient Medibgösk as the father of their forebear, Meidb.
In the Late Yophenthean Empire, the god Errignomon was an alternative manifestation of Rhio. Errignomon was a god of holy, transformative fire.
Depictions in Art
In Medibgösk Art, Rhio (cf. Rhewlla) is a founder god regarded as the father of the eponymous ancestress, Meidb. Rhio is depicted with red hair and red beard, bearing a golden rod, and wearing a golden tiara ornamented with golden grapes. He wears a golden robe and a golden belt. He is depicted with his divine beast, Giüffgami, a Pytharnian Spotted Lion.
Allomorphs
Rhionacus, Rhaal, Rhion, Errignomon, Rhiallion
Sources
See Also
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