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In Greek mythology, Ampelos ("vine") was a satyr and good friend of Dionysus. He is also believed to have been his lover. Ampelos was believed to have been killed in an accident with a bull. After he died, Dionysus turned him into a grape vine and created wine from his blood. // Greek mythology consists in part of a large collection of narratives that explain the origins of the world and detail the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines. ... Image from a Greek chalice depicting a satyr with a tail and erect penis, Euphronios, c. ... Dionysus and Dionysos or Dionysius (Ancient Greek: Διώνυσος or Διόνυσος; also known as Bacchus in both Greek and Roman mythology and associated with the Italic Liber), the Thracian god of wine, represents not only the intoxicating power of wine, but also its social and beneficial influences. ...


Ampelose (singular: Ampelos) were also a variety of hamadryad. Categories: Mythology stubs | Nymphs ...


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Ampelos Resort offers a small, cozy, family operated hotel that is targeted as the perfect location for courses, conferences, meetings, seminars, theater or as a quiet refuge.
Ampelos resort is located in Hora - a village with a fortress from the 13th century.
Ampelos was created out of our love for the island of Folegandros with its nature, people, history and unique Greek atmosphere.
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Ampelos Resort offers a small, cozy, family operated hotel as a perfect location for vacations, conferences, seminars, theater and as a refuge.
Ampelos Resort was created out of our love for Folegandros with its nature, people, history and unique Greek atmosphere.
Ampelos Resort is a village in itself with its old farmhouse with rough stonewalls, a little plaza with a theater built on an old threshing place and an infinity swimming pool - the whole area is surrounded by a green slate patio, pergolas, vines and flowers.
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