What was the maternal connection of Dionysus before being saved by Zeus?

The correct answer indicates that Dionysus's mother was indeed a goddess. In mythology, Dionysus is the son of Zeus and Semele, who was a mortal but also the daughter of Cadmus, the king of Thebes, and Harmonia. Semele's divine status ties her to the pantheon, as she is often considered one of the ancient connections to divine lineage because of her relationship with Zeus, a chief Olympian god.

Since Dionysus is associated with the divine world through both his father, Zeus, and the concept of his mother, Semele—who, upon giving birth to him, ascended to Olympus—this reinforces the notion that he has a direct connection to the divine heritage. The link to the 'goddess' in this context emphasizes the importance of divine favor and lineage in ancient myths, particularly in relation to Dionysus who embodies various aspects of both divinity and humanity.

The other answers can create confusion as they either simplify his lineage or relate him to entities that do not directly represent his mythological background. For instance, while Semele is mortal, the proper framing in the context of the question acknowledges the divine lineage through the maternal connection to her status, enhancing the significance of Dion