Amphitryon

Amphitryon (/æmˈfɪtriən/; Ancient Greek: Ἀμφιτρύων, gen.: Ἀμφιτρύωνος; usually interpreted as "harassing either side", Latin: Amphitruo), in Greek mythology, was a son of Alcaeus, king of Tiryns in Argolis. His mother was named either Astydameia, the daughter of Pelops and Hippodamia, or Laonome, daughter of Guneus, or else Hipponome, daughter of Menoeceus. Amphitryon was the brother of Anaxo (wife of Electryon), and Perimede, wife of Licymnius. He was a husband of Alcmene, Electryon's daughter, and stepfather of the Greek hero Heracles.

Amphitryon
Prince of Tiryns
Amphitryon, detail of antique fresco from Herculaneum.
AbodeThebes
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Born
ParentsAlcaeus and Astydameia
SiblingsAnaxo
Perimede
ConsortAlcmene
ChildrenLaonome
Iphicles
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