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In A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, Volume 1edited by Sir William Smith, William Wayte, George Eden Marindin, a Carchesium was described by Callixenus as a kind of cup rather long/oblong, narrower/flatted in the middle then at either extremity and with handles stretching from top to bottom.
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What was Heracles moms name?
In the myths, his mother was Alcmene.
Who was the son of zeus and alcmene?
Hercules, also known as Heracles, was the son of Zeus and Alcmene in Greek mythology. He was known for his incredible strength and numerous heroic deeds.
What was the name of the demigod son of Zeus and alcmene?
Heracles or Hercules
Was Alcmene a goddess?
No, Alcmene was not a goddess. She was best known for being the mother of the hero, Heracles. See 'related links' for more information.
What was Heracles god of?
Heracles isn't actually a god, but in mythology, he's the son of Zeus and a mortal woman named Alcmene.
Who was heracles dad?
Zeus, the Greek King of the Gods was Heracles' Father. Heracles also had a foster father, Amphitryon, who was the husband of Alcmene, the woman Zeus impregnated.
Who was Hercule's mom and dad?
he was a demi god.sooo.. dad: Zeus mom: Alcmene, the wife of Amphitryon King of Thebes
Who are Heracles' parents?
Hercules' father was Zeus and his mother was a mortal woman named Alcmene.
Was Heracles born in sky?
No, Heracles was not born in the sky. He was born on Earth to a mortal woman named Alcmene with his twin mortal brother Iphicles.
Who is Hercules' mum?
In Greek Mythology, Heracles was born to Zeus and Alcmene, with Amphityron as his foster father. In Roman Mythology, Hercules was born to Jupiter and Alcmena. His father is definitely the same god in both mythologies and judging by the similarities in the name of his mother, I assume they too are the same mortal.
Who was Alcmene husband?
Alcmene's husband was Amphitryon, a hero and leader in Greek mythology. He was a descendant of the royal family of Argos and is best known for his role in the myth of Heracles (Hercules), as he was the mortal father of Heracles, although the god Zeus also had a role in Heracles' conception. Alcmene is often depicted as a faithful wife, despite Zeus disguising himself as Amphitryon to seduce her. Their story intertwines with themes of heroism and divine intervention in Greek mythology.
Who was heracles mortal dad?
Heracles, also known as Hercules in Roman mythology, had a mortal father named Amphitryon. Amphitryon was the king of Tiryns and a warrior. Heracles' mother, Alcmene, was married to Amphitryon, but Heracles was the son of Zeus, who had disguised himself as Amphitryon to conceive Heracles.
