Editing Corycian Cave (section)

===Dionysus===
[[File:Dionysos Mosaic.jpg|thumb|220px|A [[mosaic]] from [[Antioch]] of Dionysos, 2nd century AD]]

While the connection to the Corycian nymphs and Pan are well established as they are mentioned in the nine inscriptions found at the cave as well in Pausanias,<ref name="McInerney p 278">McInerney (1997), p. 278.</ref> the connection to Dionysus is not as clear-cut. One of the inscriptions, which has been severely eroded by weathering, seems to say that Thyiades participated in ceremonies at the Corycian Cave. Also, when looking at Aeschylus’ work, the Eumenides, there seems to be a clear connection set up between Dionysus and the Corycian Cave.<ref name="McInerney p 278"/> Additionally, in Pausanias’ Guide to Greece, when referring to the location of the Corycian Cave, Pausanias goes on to then describe the heights of Mount Parnassus and reveals to the reader that [[Thyiades]] raved there.<ref>{{cite web |author=Pausanias |title=Pausanias: 10.32-38 |url=https://www.theoi.com/Text/Pausanias10C.html#1 |website=Theoi Classical Texts Library |publisher=Theoi Classical Texts Library}}</ref> Despite the wild raves taking place on top of the mountain as opposed to the cave, a clear connection between the surrounding area of the Corycian Cave and the Cult of Dionysus can still be seen. Further evidence for the connection between Dionysus and the Corycian Cave stems from Pan being often depicted in scenes with Dionysus, hinting at a connection between the two gods.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pan-Greek God of Shepherds, Hunters, and the Wilds |url=https://www.theoi.com/Georgikos/Pan.html |website=Theoi Classical Texts Library |publisher=Theoi Classical Texts Library}}</ref>

Finally, it is thought that the Corycian Cave is the place of residence of Dionysus, just as Apollo’s residence is Delphi. In the wintertime, when Apollo leaves Delphi, Dionysus comes down from the cave and occupies Apollo’s place in Delphi. This transition process involved the maidens of Delphi (assumed to be Thyiades) being sent to the cave and then help escort the god into the sanctuary and honor Dionysus in Apollo’s Temple.<ref>McInerney (1997), pp. 279–281.</ref>