The tiger is Dionysus' symbol, not the ivy.
Dionysus
Bacchus; his thyrsus is sometimes wound with ivy and dripping with honey.
Dionysos (Roman name Bacchus) - Greek god of Wine. His symbols are the grape vine, ivy, and thyrsus.
The most famous symbol of Dionysus is the grapevine, since he was the god of wine. The leopard is another symbol of his.
The thyrsus.
Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and revelry, is often symbolized by the grapevine and a wine cup. Other symbols associated with him include the thyrsus (a staff topped with a pine cone), leopards, and ivy. These symbols reflect his associations with nature, ecstasy, and the transformative power of wine. Dionysus also embodies the spirit of celebration and liberation.
Because Dionysus was the god of Wine drinking and Partying.
His animal that is represented with him is a tiger. His symbol is a grape vine
Dionysus.
The symbol of bacchus are grapes or ivy
Vines are a symbol of his being a god of vegetation and wine.
He is the god of wine. His symbol is the tiger :)