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The Orphic Hymns, Hymn 44: Semele, mother of Dionysus

Semele, daughter of Cadmus, the founder of Thebes, and mother of Dionysus.

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• 44.1 Semele, mother of Dionysus. Of Semele. Incense: storax. I call the daughter of Cadmus, queen of all, fair…
• 44.4 Birth in the lightning. who went through great pains of birth in the fire-bearing light, giving birth by…
• 44.6 Honored at the feasts of every third year. having won honors from noble Persephone among mortal men at the festivals of every…
• 44.10 Be gentle to the initiates. Now I beg you, goddess, daughter of Cadmus, queen, and call on you to…

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