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Semele

American

[sem-uh-lee] / ˈsɛm əˌli /

noun

Classical Mythology.

a daughter of Cadmus and mother, by Zeus, of Dionysus.

Semele British

/ ˈsɛmɪlɪ /

noun

Greek myth mother of Dionysus by Zeus

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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

Director Matthew McCray sustains a taut sense of mystery in a 75-minute presentation by Son of Semele in Westlake.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2018

It becomes the chapel where Semele is supposed to be married, following her father’s wishes, to Athamas, the Prince of Boeotia, even though she loves Jupiter, who appears in mortal form.

From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2015

Madame Semele shook her head, as if to clear it of dust and cobwebs.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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