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He didn't do it purposely. Hera disguised herself and tricked Semele into thinking Zeus wasn't her boyfriend. Semele asked Zeus to show his true form to her. He did and she died. But Zeus saved the baby who later became Dionysus.

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How did hera kill semele?

Hera killed Semele by manipulating her into asking Zeus to reveal his true form. Disguised as a nurse, Hera instigated Semele's doubts about Zeus's divinity, leading Semele to demand that Zeus show himself in all his glory. When Zeus complied, his divine form was too overwhelming for Semele, and she was consumed by the sight, resulting in her death.


Which wife did Zeus kill because she wanted to see his true divine form?

Semele; Hera had become angry that Zeus had married Seele. So Hera told Semele to ask Zeus to reveal his true divine form. Zeus had sworn by Styx that he grant Semele a single wish, and so he showed his true form. Semele then died by Zeus's divine light.


What kids did Semele have with Dionysus?

none semele and zeus were his parents and semele died when dionysus was in her so zeus took him out and put him in his thigh.


How did Semele get to Olympus?

She did not, Zeus came to her.


Who are Dyonysus parents?

Zeus and Semele


Who are dionysus parants?

Zeus and Semele.


Who is parents of Iacchus?

Semele and Zeus


Who is dionysus the son of?

Zeus and Semele.


What were Dionysus's parents names?

Zeus and Semele.


How many children did Semele Greek goddess have?

According to Legend, Dionysos was the son of Zeus and Semele.


Who were the parents of dionysus?

Zeus and a mortal named Semele.


What is the name of the baby of Zeus and Semele?

The baby of Zeus and Semele is named Dionysus. He is the god of wine, fertility, ritual madness, and religious ecstasy in Greek mythology.