# Bacchus — The Lusiads character guide

> Bacchus in The Lusiads by Luís de Camões.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Father Bacchus, Father

**First appearance:** 0005-canto-i

## Who they are

The god of wine who opposes the Portuguese voyage, scheming to thwart their success.

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