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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.

Example sentences 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