In Roman mythology, the god of wine and revelry, equivalent to Dionysus, is Bacchus. He symbolizes not just wine but also the freedoms of intoxication, ecstasy, and agricultural bounty. Bacchus is closely associated with festivity and the transformative power of wine, capable of altering perception and promoting camaraderie. His celebrations, notably the Bacchanalia, were lively and raucous, emphasizing the joy of life while also holding potential for chaos. Bacchus represents the duality of pleasure and excess, showing how revelry can lead to both enlightenment and destruction.