Bacchanalia is an archaic term that refers to a wild and drunken celebration, often associated with excessive behavior and debauchery. The word comes from the name of the Roman god Bacchus (also known as Dionysus in Greek mythology), who was associated with wine, fertility, and ecstatic rituals. In ancient Rome, the festival of Bacchanalia was a popular celebration that involved singing, dancing, and drinking to excess, often resulting in chaotic and uninhibited behavior. The term "bacchanalia" is now used more broadly to refer to any wild or raucous gathering.