Amphitryon

[am-fi-tree-uh n]

noun Classical Mythology.

the husband of the virtuous Alcmene, whom Zeus seduced by assuming the form of Amphitryon, resulting in the birth of Hercules.

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Historical Examples

Vavasour liked to be the Amphitryon of a cluster of personal enemies.
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Benjamin Disraeli
The Amphitryon, which Cagnolo had prepared for the stage, was also played.
Lucretia Borgia
Ferdinand Gregorovius
Has not my master, Amphitryon, commanded me to come here to Alcmene his wife?
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Moliere
What did Amphitryon obtain as his share of all the plunder taken from our enemies?
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Moliere
Do you wish me not to do my duty, and follow in Amphitryon's footsteps?
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British Dictionary definitions for amphitryon

Amphitryon

noun

Greek myth the grandson of Perseus and husband of Alcmene

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Amphitryon

Examples from the Web for amphitryon

Historical Examples

Vavasour liked to be the Amphitryon of a cluster of personal enemies.

The Amphitryon, which Cagnolo had prepared for the stage, was also played.

Has not my master, Amphitryon, commanded me to come here to Alcmene his wife?

What did Amphitryon obtain as his share of all the plunder taken from our enemies?

Do you wish me not to do my duty, and follow in Amphitryon's footsteps?

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