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Semele, the mother of Dionysus

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Who was priviledged to see Zeus in all his glory but the sight killed.?

The character privileged to see Zeus in all his glory was Semele, a mortal woman and lover of Zeus. In Greek mythology, upon her request to see Zeus in his true form, he revealed himself in his divine splendor, which overwhelmed her and ultimately led to her death. This story illustrates the theme of the dangers of mortals encountering the divine and the consequences of seeking knowledge beyond human limits.


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.


Who killed the Greek god Zeus?

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What is symbolic meaning of The Statue of Zeus?

the statue of Zeus was built to honor Zeus and to show his glory to passing visitors. the statue of Zeus was built to honor Zeus and to show his glory to passing visitors.


Who killed Zeus father?

Zeus did


Who killed cronus?

Zeus killed cronus (his father)


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How did semele die?

Semele, a character from Greek mythology, died after being tricked by Hera into asking Zeus to reveal his true form. When Zeus appeared in his divine glory, the sight was too overwhelming for her mortal body, causing her to burst into flames and die. In some versions of the myth, Zeus saves their unborn child, Dionysus, by rescuing him from her ashes and bringing him to term in his thigh.


What did semele ask Zeus to do?

To behold him in all his glory. Bad move.


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Did Zeus kill his son Apollo?

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