The Bacchae Allusions & Cultural References

When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Mythical References

Zeus (1,4, 21, 22, 37, 38, 83, 94, 119, 170, 310)
Hera (1, 22)
Rhea (1, 4)
Cybele (2)
Fates (2)
Aphrodite (21, 29)
Demeter (22)
Ares (22, 319)
Apollo (22)
Artemis (24)
http://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/Erotes.html (29)
Orpheus (84)
Ennosis (89)