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- The Paris Olympics' opening ceremony sparked controversy for its resemblance to the Last Supper.
- Conservative and Christian leaders condemned the portrayal as a mockery of faith, while organizers defended it as a homage to the Greek god Dionysus.
- The depiction of Dionysus received criticism from religious groups who found it disrespectful.
- Despite the backlash, the artistic director of the opening ceremony emphasized that the scene was not meant to mock but to celebrate the gods of Olympus.
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