Dionysius (Diony′sius). A name of Bacchus, either from his father Jupiter (Dios), or from his nurses, the nymphs called Nysae.
Dioscuri (Dios′curi). Castor and Pollux, the sons of Jupiter.
Dirae (Di′rae). A name of the Furies.
Dis. A name of Pluto, god of hell, signifying riches.
“... That fair field
Of Enna, where Proserpine gathering flowers,
Herself a fairer flower, by gloomy Dis
Was gathered.”
Milton.
Discord, see Ate.
Discordia (Discor′dia), sister of Nemesis, the Furies, and Death, was driven from heaven for having sown discord among the gods.
Diseases, see Pandora.
Distaff, see Pallas.
Dithyrambus. A surname of Bacchus.