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She was the daughter of Electry Alcmene became the mother of mighty Heracles, one of Greece's greatest heroes. Her fame is in some part due to the achievements of her semi-divine son. But Alcmene was also important in her own right. Indeed, she is praised for her beauty and intelligence. Zeus, the ruler of the Greek gods, chose the lovely Alcmene to be his next - and indeed last - mortal mistress. |
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