"Dionysus is Protogonos (First-born), like Shiva, who is Prathamaja (First-born). He is also Bhaskara (Luminous), or Phanes (He who illuminates). The one who teaches unity of all is Shiva (Benevolent) or Meilichios (the Benevolent)."
- Trad. of Shiva & Dionysus, Alain Daniélou

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