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Semiramis

Semiramis

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A title for plays, operas, or paintings about the legendary queen
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Semiramis
  • Madonna and Child: Semiramis became known as the "queen of heaven," and was the prototype from which all other pagan goddesses came.

Examples

  • The play 'Semiramis' explores themes of power and ambition through its portrayal of the iconic queen.

  • In La gran Semiramis, images of corpses abound, whether referred to by characters or presented on stage.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Although La gran Semiramis has not, to my knowledge, been discussed in the context of theories of the grotesque, even a brief overview of its action and characters confirms the play's engagement with the aforementioned themes.

    Academic text (2017)

  • The opera 'Semiramis' vividly portrays the legendary queen's dramatic life and reign.

  • Many artists have depicted Semiramis in their paintings, showcasing her beauty and strength.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Semiramis is often the title of operas, plays, and paintings because artists used the queen's dramatic story, so works called Semiramis usually tell of a powerful, legendary woman.