A village located in northern Greece goes all out to expel evil spirits with an ancient pagan ritual.

Footage from January 9 shows locals in costume marching through the village streets.

According to filmer, the ritual represents satyrs and the god of festivity Dionysus expelling evil spirits.

Residents dressed as anthropomorphic goats with imposing masks and girded with large bells surrounded a person dressed as Dionysus who carried an amphora filled with wine.

The filmer told Newsflare: "The ancient custom of Babugera which has its roots in the worship of the god Dionysus is being revived to exorcise evil throughout the ages.

"In ancient times the Babugera were the satyrs, the god's followers, which is no coincidence. In 1996 archaeologists brought to light an important place of worship of Dionysus just 2 km outside of the village Kali Vrysi with objects of worship of the god.

"Kali Vrysi in the foothills of Mount Menoiki is a place rich in traditions, with a history lost in the depths of the centuries. The welcoming residents respect the traditions of their ancestors, preserve them, and most importantly pass them on to the younger generation in an experiential way through events unique to Greece."

Satyrs and the ancient god of festivity Dionysus appeared in a Greek village to expel evil spirits - Anthropomorphic goats with imposing masks and girded with large bells have taken to the streets of the village of Kali Vrysi in the Drama region of northern Greece, flanking the god Dionysus. The man representing the ancient god holds an amphora full of wine and raises it while the ecstatic satyrs dance around him. In the passage of Dionysos and his companions the village fountain flows red wine instead of water while people rush to drink free wine!

The satyrs play tricks on whoever comes before them, scattering ashes and seeds on the ground as signs of purification and fertility. At the same time, a wedding procession of bagpipes and drums follows the satyr parade.

The ancient custom of "Babugera" which has its roots in the worship of the god Dionysus is being revived to exorcise evil throughout the ages.
In ancient times the Babugera were the satyrs, the god's followers, which is no coincidence. In 1996 archaeologists brought to light an important place of worship of Dionysus just 2 km outside of the village Kali Vrysi with objects of worship of the god.

Dionysus himself is the god of fruitfulness, pleasure, the vine, and the theater. He was worshiped in this region with a special passion because he gave man hope and the divine fury to exceed his limits.

Kali Vrysi in the foothills of Mount Menoiki is a place rich in traditions, with a history lost in the depths of the centuries. The welcoming residents respect the traditions of their ancestors, preserve them, and most importantly pass them on to the younger generation in an experiential way through events unique to Greece.