Amphitryon

American

[am-fi-tree-uhn] / æmˈfɪ tri ən /

noun

Classical Mythology.

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

Amphitryon British

/ æmˈfɪtrɪən /

noun

Greek myth the grandson of Perseus and husband of Alcmene

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In Nafplio, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite at the Amphitryon Hotel overlooking the bay of Nafplion is $460 a night in mid-June with two bathrooms and two private balconies.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2018

In Nafplio, a two-bedroom, two bathroom suite at the Amphitryon Hotel overlooking the bay of Nafplion is $460 a night in mid-June with two bathrooms and two private balconies.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2018

Theatre Guild subscribers, present for the Manhattan opening of Amphitryon 38, settled back expectantly in their seats.

From Time Magazine Archive

The show offers less a new version than a misguided variation of the Amphitryon story.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was born in Thebes and for a long time was held to be the son of Amphitryon, a distinguished general.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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