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Hermes and Dionysus

Hermes and Dionysus. An in-depth look at a piece of art Kurt Chamberlin. Another look at the duo. Hermes (left) and Dionysus in one of many pieces about them. The Myth. Dionysus born to Zeus and the mortal Semele. Semele dies before Dionysus is born.

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Hermes and Dionysus

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  1. Hermes and Dionysus An in-depth look at a piece of art Kurt Chamberlin

  2. Another look at the duo Hermes (left) and Dionysus in one of many pieces about them.

  3. The Myth • Dionysus born to Zeus and the mortal Semele. • Semele dies before Dionysus is born. • Hermes ties unborn baby to Zeus’s thigh. • Zeus’s jealous wife Hera is a threat to kill baby. • Hermes delivers baby to mountain top (Nysa.)

  4. Why Hera hated Zeus… Zeus’s lovers swap stories at a get together.

  5. The Aftermath • Dionysus makes wine on hill. • He spreads wine making knowledge to men and women everywhere. • Made into one of 12 Olympians • Known as respectable and nice God to all. • Dionysus sees mother in Underworld. Dionysus born from Zeus’ thigh

  6. Finis

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