DIONYSUS, creator of wine, is the demigod child of the immortal Zeus, King of Olympus, and Semele, the beautiful daughter of Cadmus, King of Thebes, whose passion for her divine lover cost her her life. Like the intoxicating fermented beverage he devised, Dionysus brought joy and ecstasy, but also madness and rage, to the many cult followers who thronged to his feasts. He taught the crafts of grape cultivation and wine making to the Mycenean Greeks, who spread these arts to the rest of Europe 6,000 years ago.
You'll have to find your way through a field of pricklers to enjoy the sweet cache of Dionysus. Be sure to have a designated driver for your chariot!
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Team El Fartero presents this tribute to the mythological deities of the ancient world. They may make poor role models, but their stories are never dull and will never grow old. Take the journey and discover the Spirits that may still lurk in the moonlit wilderness, or if not there, at your local Cinema chain! The Olympic Odyssey consists of 12 caches, each individually crafted and stocked in tribute to their divine inspiration. It is the product of many weeks of planning and preparation, and will bring an afternoon of surprise and adventure to the geocacher who seeks them. Ten of them contain a coordinate which will lead you to Mount Olympus, where the gods have prepared a fitting cornocopia to reward your valor and heroism.
Completion of the series will take about 5 hours, and requires 5 miles of hiking, with some climbing and bushwhacking. Start your journey at the posted Parking Coordinates, where you can enjoy a picnic before beginning your quest. If you would like further information on Basswood Pond State Forest, we suggest that you go to http://www.cnyhiking.com/BasswoodPondStateForest.htm , where you can download a trail map, and find directions to the forest.