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Alcmene

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Alc⋅me⋅ne

  [alk-mee-nee]
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–noun Classical Mythology.
the mother of Hercules by Zeus, who had assumed the form of Amphitryon, her husband.
Also, Alkmene, Alc⋅me⋅na  [alk-mee-nuh] .
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Alc·me·ne   (ālk-mē'nē)   
n.   Greek Mythology
Amphitryon's wife, who gave birth to Hercules after being seduced by Zeus.
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