Alcmene

or Alk·me·ne, Alc·me·na

[ alk-mee-nee ]

/ ælkˈmi ni /

noun Classical Mythology.

the mother of Hercules by Zeus, who had assumed the form of Amphitryon, her husband.

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Examples from the Web for alcmene

What has my heart done to you, Alcmene, that I should be looked upon as such a monster?
Amphitryon|Moliere
Hercules, the hero of strength and courage, was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene.
Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12)|Various
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

I must give Alcmene warlike description of the fierce combat which put our enemies to flight.
Amphitryon|Moliere

British Dictionary definitions for alcmene

Alcmene

/ (ælkˈmiːnɪ) /

noun

Greek myth the mother of Hercules by Zeus who visited her in the guise of her husband, Amphitryon

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