Alcmene
noun
Alc·me·ne
alk-ˈmē-nē 
: the mother of Hercules by Zeus in the form of her husband Amphitryon
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When Alcmene gave birth (by Zeus) to Hercules, Hera sent two snakes to kill him in his cradle, though the infant strangled them with his bare hands.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Alcmene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alcmene. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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