Alkmene

[ alk-mee-nee ]

/ ælkˈmi ni /

Alcmene.

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Alcmene

[ alk-mee-nee ]

/ ælkˈmi ni /

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

Frederick was seated in his arm-chair, upon his lap Alkmene, when the crown prince entered.

Old Fritz and the New Era |Louise Muhlbach
Profound silence reigned in the chamber for a moment, until Alkmene crept out from under the chair and again howled piteously.

Goethe and Schiller |L. Mhlbach
"Yes, Alkmene is the court-lady to-day, and Diana the companion," he nodded.

Old Fritz and the New Era |Louise Muhlbach
Jupiter personates Amphitruo, and so gains admission to his wife, Alkmene!

The Religious Experience of the Roman People |W. Warde Fowler

Alkmene let the pen fall, and looked up at the king intently.

Goethe and Schiller |L. Mhlbach

Alcmene

/ (ælkˈmiːnɪ) /

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