The Only Use of
Bacchus
in
Crime and Punishment, by Dostoyevsky
- In short, in spite of the kind and generous behaviour of Marfa Petrovna, Mr. Svidrigailov's wife, and all the rest of the household, Dounia had a very hard time, especially when Mr. Svidrigailov, relapsing into his old regimental habits, was under the influence of Bacchus.†
Chpt 1.3
Definition:
Roman mythology: god of wine