Semele
Member of the Olympian Gods
Married to Zeus · Parent of 1
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Mortal mother of Dionysus
Semele occupies generation 2 of this recorded lineage partner to Zeus and parent of Dionysus. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
Within the wider Olympian Gods, this life forms part of a network spanning 2 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
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Married Zeus
A partnership that connects two branches of the Semele family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Dionysus.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Semele's children?
Semele had 1 child: Dionysus.
Who did Semele marry?
Semele was married to Zeus.
What family tree does Semele belong to?
Semele appears in the Olympian Gods family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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