dracanus

Updated: July 21, 2026

'Hail to Dionysus, whom Zeus supreme brought forth in snowy Dracanus, when he had unburdened his mighty thigh, and hail to beautiful Semele: and to her sisters, Cadmeian ladies honoured of all daughters of heroes, who did this deed at the behest of Dionysus, a deed not to be blamed; let no man blame the actions of the gods.

of Phlossa near Smyrna Bion - Theocritus Bion and Moschus Rendered into English Prose