Alcmene

/ælkˈmiːni/ noun

Definition

In Greek mythology, the mortal woman and mother of Heracles (Hercules), wife of Amphitryon.

Etymology

From Greek Alkmēnē, possibly from alkē (strength) and mēnis (moon/month), though the exact etymology is debated among classical scholars.

Kelly Says

Alcmene's story is wild—Zeus disguised himself as her husband to father Heracles, making her unknowingly the mother of the mightiest Greek hero, which set up all his famous adventures.

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