Semele
Orphic · deity · Orphic traditional religion; continuing · Recorded classification
Deified mother of Dionysos, invoked in the triennial rites.
Relations
- counterpart of: SemeleTradition-specific counterpart; this link does not transfer parentage.Orphic Hymns 43 (Taylor; modern 44) (primary)
- mother of: DionysosSemele birth account; does not replace the Persephone birth account.Orphic Hymns 43 (Taylor; modern 44) (primary)
Sources
- existence and tradition-specific description: Orphic Hymns 43 (Taylor; modern 44) (primary)