In Roman mythology, the god of wine and pleasure is known as Bacchus. He embodies the spirit of fertility, ecstasy, and the vine. Bacchus is celebrated in festivals where indulgence in wine and revelry occurs, mirroring the Greek god Dionysus. His followers, called Bacchae or Mænads, engage in ecstatic rituals, emphasizing the importance of sensual joy and the balance between civilization and nature. Bacchus thus represents the transformative power of wine and its ability to dissolve social boundaries.