Semele
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He'll be making his Glyndebourne debut this weekend in Handel's Semele, as part of the famous English venue's summer programme.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2023
Zeus tried to dissuade Semele of this request, saying that he would appear in a light brighter than a thousand earthly sons, but she didn't listen.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2022
The feisty Son of Semele is just the company to bring this unconventional show to L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2018
In one crucial scene, Juno takes the form of Ino to deceive Semele, a switch that was easy to accept in this staging.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2015
Madame Semele went into the inside of the caravan and unhooked the cage from its chain.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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