According to one legend, Dionysus is the product of Zeus and Persephone. Hera becomes insanely jealous and tries to destroy the infant by sending the Titans to kill him. Zeus comes to the rescue, but it is too late.
Ayon sa isang alamat, si Dionysus ay anak ni Zeus at Persephone. Nagselos si Hera at sinubukang patayin ang sanggol sa pamamagitan ng pagpapadala sa mga Titans upang patayin iyon.