Semele

[ sem-uh-lee ]

/ ˈsɛm əˌli /

noun Classical Mythology.

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

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Example sentences from the Web for semele

According to Preller, Semele is a personification of the fertile soil in spring, which brings forth the productive vine.
The Classic Myths in English Literature and in Art (2nd ed.) (1911)|Charles Mills Gayley
Bacchus brings his mother Semele from the Underworld to Olympus.
An Introduction to Mythology|Lewis Spence
The girls followed Kit into the library, as she went on a hunt after Semele, and here Amy faced her accusingly.
Kit of Greenacre Farm|Izola Forrester
He had several children; among whom was a daughter Semele, esteemed the mother of Bacchus.
A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)|Jacob Bryant

His mother, Semele, desired to see Zeus in all his glory, as he appeared when he made love to Hera.
Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2)|Andrew Lang

British Dictionary definitions for semele

Semele

/ (ˈsɛmɪlɪ) /

noun

Greek myth mother of Dionysus by Zeus

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