In the Mythology book by Edith Hamilton, explain the two contrasting ideas associated with the worship of Dionysus?

[DJ_Simoncic]

I have read this book and I cannot seem to find the answer. Please, someone help me!

[Pyrrho]

Right mate
You either worship Dionysus
Or you don't
It's make your mind up time, or else.

[Clanad]

As the son of the immortal god Zeus, and the mortal Semele, daughter of Cadmus. Dionysus is cursed at the outset with two distinct embodiments... one as a god, the other as a mere mortal... a demi-god if you will. On one hand, those who acknowledge and respect his power gain freedom through his Bacchic rites and the power of wine, while those who mock his worship (such as the ignorant Pentheus) are duly punished in etremis.

In Euripides' Bacchae, one line seems to contrast the two opposing ideas of which you ask... "...And he shall know Dionysus, son of Zeus, in his full nature God, most terrible, although most gentle to mankind."

[LeMarchand]

Sounds like Dionysian revels hold more appeal than studying...