Alcmene

noun

Alc·​me·​ne alk-ˈmē-nē How to pronounce Alcmene (audio)
: the mother of Hercules by Zeus in the form of her husband Amphitryon

Word History

Etymology

Greek Alkmēnē

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Alcmene was in the 14th century

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“Alcmene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alcmene. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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