Question 1: Who is Dionysus? What do you know or guess about him from myths in your culture?
Question 2: Why did the pirates not recognize Dionysus? What mistake did they make?
Question 3: Why do you think Dionysus decided to take revenge rather than forgive?
Question 4: In myths, gods often punish humans. Is that fair? Why or why not?
Question 5: Which part of the myth surprises you the most?
Question 6: If you had divine power, would you seek revenge or forgiveness? Why?
Question 7: How does this myth explain how humans see power, respect, and punishment?
Question 8: Are there similar stories in your country where a wrong is righted by a powerful figure?
Question 9: What lesson or warning do you think people of ancient Greece got from this myth?