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possible a feminine form of Hermes, the Greek messenger god. Hermia is one of the main characters in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

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What color hair did Hermia have?

Wikipedia: Hermia is a fictional character from the Shakespeare play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. She is usually portrayed as being short but thin, and a brunette.


What were some heroes of Greece?

If you mean Gods and Godesses then: Zeus Hercules Hermia Aphrodite Artemis Apollo Ares Athena Hera Hermia Posidon Sorry don't know many and they're probably spelt wrong


Who was Helena's rival in greek mythology?

Helena, daughter of Zeus and Leda, and the wife of the Spartan king Tyndareus, was rivals with Hermia in "A Midsummer Night's Dream".


Why is theseus surprised they are together?

Theseus is surprised to find the two lovers, Lysander and Hermia, together because he believes they are supposed to be in conflict over their affections. He is unaware of the magical interference from Puck, which has caused the lovers' emotions to shift unexpectedly. Theseus expected to see Hermia with Demetrius, who is in pursuit of her, not with Lysander, leading to his confusion about the situation. This unexpected reunion highlights the theme of love's unpredictability in "A Midsummer Night's Dream."


Why has egeus come before theseus?

Egeus has come before Theseus to seek his help in resolving a dispute regarding his daughter, Hermia. She refuses to marry Demetrius, the suitor her father has chosen for her, and instead wishes to be with Lysander. Egeus is invoking Athenian law, which gives him the right to dictate Hermia's marriage, and he hopes Theseus will enforce his wishes. This situation sets the stage for the unfolding events in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

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What was hermia's father's name in A Midsummer Night's Dream?

Egeus.


What is the name of Hermia's father in a midsummer night's dream?

The name of Hermia's father is Egeus. He is the rock that starts the avalanche of the play. Although the only scenes he is mentioned in are the first scene and then the play within a play.


When was Hermia created?

Hermia was created in 1596.


How do you pronounce hermia?

Hermia is pronounced as HER-mee-uh.


How close had hermia and Helena had been in the past?

hermia and Helena are friends. but Helena gets jealous of hermia because hermia gets the love of both lysander and demetrius, the guy she loves.


Was Hermia a Greek god?

Hermia was a character from Shakespeare's play, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', and she was not a god. However, her name could be from the Greek god 'Hermes', who was the messenger god, among other things.


Who had the consent of egeus to marry hermia?

Demetrius has Egeus's consent to marry her, but not, unfortunately, Hermia's.


What is preventing Hermia and Lysander from getting married?

Hermia's father, who wants her to marry Demetrius instead and is relying on an old law which says that it is what he wants that counts, not what Hermia wants.


How are Hermia and Egeus related in A Midsummer Night's Dream?

Hermia is the daughter of Egeus in the play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Egeus wants Hermia to marry Demetrius, but she is in love with Lysander. This conflict drives much of the plot in the play.


A Midsummer Night's Dream lysander lover?

hermia loves lysander hermia loves lysander


What does hermia acuse Helena of?

Helena accuses Hermia of conspiring with Lysander and Demetrius to make fun of her.


What is the relationship between egeus and hermia?

Egeus is Hermia's father in Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Their relationship is strained because Egeus wants Hermia to marry Demetrius, while Hermia is in love with Lysander. This conflict drives much of the plot of the play.