Alcmene

Alcmene is a figure from Greek mythology, known as a mortal woman and the mother of Hercules. She was married to Amphitryon and was renowned for her beauty and virtue. According to myth, Zeus, the king of gods, disguised himself as Amphitryon to have a union with her, leading to the birth of Hercules. Her story highlights themes of divine intervention and human resilience, and she is often depicted as a tragic but strong maternal figure impacted by the gods' actions.