It is said that Dionysius also had many portentous signs from Heaven.

An eagle snatched a lance from one of his body-guards, carried it aloft, and then let it drop into the sea.

Furthermore, the water of the sea which washed the base of the acropolis was sweet and potable for a whole day, as all who tasted it could see.

Again, pigs were littered for him which were perfect in their other parts, but had no ears.