Which mythology does Amphitryon belong to?

Amphitryon belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Amphitryon appear in?

Amphitryon appears in Heracles, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Amphitryon

Theban general and the mortal husband of Alcmene

Mythology: Greek mythology
Children: Heracles
Group: Heroes
Appears in: Heracles

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Amphitryon is a Theban warrior and the husband of Alcmene, away at war when Zeus takes his shape to lie with her. Returning home, he fathers Iphicles on the same night, so that Alcmene bears twin boys of divine and mortal blood. He raises the infant Heracles as his own and trains him toward the heroism to come.

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Who is Amphitryon?: Amphitryon is a Theban warrior and the husband of Alcmene, away at war when Zeus takes his shape to lie with her. Returning home, he fathers Iphicles on the same night, so that Alcmene bears twin boys of divine and mortal blood.
Which mythology does Amphitryon belong to?: Amphitryon belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Amphitryon appear in?: Amphitryon appears in Heracles, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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