The 'Dionysia' was an ancient Greek festival where drama originated; it was held in honor of the god of:
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Correct answer: Wine, fertility, and ecstatic revelry
Dionysus was the patron god of theater. Dramatic competitions were a central religious component of the City Dionysia festival held annually in Athens in his honor.
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