Amphitryon.
A son of Alcaeus and the husband of Alcmene; Zeus assumed his form to trick Alcmene into conceiving Heracles.
Meaning & usage
A son of Alcaeus and the husband of Alcmene; Zeus assumed his form to trick Alcmene into conceiving Heracles.
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek Ἀμφιτρύων (Amphitrúōn). The noun amphitryon, sometimes capitalized (see examples below), comes from the portrayal of Amphitryon in Molière's comedy (itself based on Plautus's) as giving a great dinner.
Alternative letter-case form of amphitryon
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek Ἀμφιτρύων (Amphitrúōn). The noun amphitryon, sometimes capitalized (see examples below), comes from the portrayal of Amphitryon in Molière's comedy (itself based on Plautus's) as giving a great dinner.
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