Alcmene

Proper noun

Meaning

(Greek mythology) Descendant of Perseus and Andromeda, the wife of Amphitryon, and mother, by Zeus, of Heracles/Hercules.

(astronomy) 82 Alkmene, a main belt asteroid.

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Alcmene writhed in pain, cursed the heavens, and came close to death. Source: Internet

Hesiod describes Alcmene as the tallest, most beautiful woman with wisdom surpassed by no person born of mortal parents. Source: Internet

As punishment for deceiving Lucina, Galanthis was transformed into a weasel ; she continued to live with Alcmene. Source: Internet

However, the god in Delphi gave the Heracleidae an oracle that it was better to bury Alcmene in Megara. Source: Internet

Here Alcmene calls upon Jupiter, who performs a miracle allowing her to give birth quickly and without pain. Source: Internet

His mother Alcmene had both Perseids and Pelopids in her ancestry. Source: Internet

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