Semele

[ sem-uh-lee ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

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

Semele

/ ˈsɛmɪlɪ /

noun

1. Greek myth mother of Dionysus by Zeus

Example Sentences

He begged Semele to ask another boon; but the maiden was obstinate, and insisted upon her request being granted.

From Project Gutenberg

In a short time the whole place was reduced to ashes, and in the smouldering ruins the body of Semele was consumed.

From Project Gutenberg

Like Semele, I scorned the sports of mortals and thought only of my Beloved.

From Project Gutenberg

He had several children; among whom was a daughter Semele, esteemed the mother of Bacchus.

From Project Gutenberg

But how is this possible, if Bacchus was his descendant, the son of his daughter Semele?

From Project Gutenberg