Alcmene
the mother of hercules by zeus, who had -ssumed the form of amphitryon, her husband.
historical examples
athene, moved with comp-ssion, carried him to alcmene, and entreated her kind offices on behalf of the poor little foundling.
myths and legends of ancient greece and rome e.m. berens
this is the chamber into which i am ushered as the messenger: this lantern is alcmene, to whom i have to speak.
amphitryon moliere
there is more reason in this discourse, alcmene, than you think.
amphitryon moliere
has not my master, amphitryon, commanded me to come here to alcmene his wife?
amphitryon moliere
alcmene, in the name of all the g-ds, this discourse will have a strange ending!
amphitryon moliere
what has my heart done to you, alcmene, that i should be looked upon as such a monster?
amphitryon moliere
no, alcmene, time is measured in such cases by one’s impatience; you count the moments of absence as one who does not love.
amphitryon moliere
to tell you frankly, it is the husband alcmene, who has done this wrong; it is the husband whom you must blame.
amphitryon moliere
heracles (whose world-renowned exploits will be related among the legends) was the son of alcmene and zeus.
myths and legends of ancient greece and rome e.m. berens
hercules, the hero of strength and courage, was the son of jupiter and alcmene.
young folks treasury, volume 2 (of 12) various
noun
(greek myth) the mother of hercules by zeus who visited her in the guise of her husband, amphitryon
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