Dionysus (The Early Years) Study Questions
Bring on the tough stuff - there's not just one right answer.
- How is Semele destroyed?
- Who raises Dionysus?
- Where does Dionysus grow up? Why might there be disagreement about where this place is located?
- In what way is Dionysus born twice?
- How do the themes in this story reflect the themes found in the ancient cult of Dionysus?
- How are Dionysus and the Orphic god, Zagreus, connected?