Themes in Dionysus (The Early Years)
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Resurrection and Rebirth
It's probably no coincidence that the main theme of this story is also one of the main themes of the cult of Dionysus. In this story, we see Dionysus born twice in a way: first when he's still a fe...
Jealousy
Hera's jealousy over her husband's affair with Semele is pretty destructive to say the least. The Queen of the Gods is widely known for her penchant for nasty revenge, but this one really takes the...