Alcmene: Mother of Heracles and Iphicles in Greek mythology Alkmene Alcmene, a mortal noblewoman of Mycenae in Greek mythology, mother of Heracles (by Zeus) and Iphicles (by Amphitryon). Her story centers on divine deception, Hera’s jealousy, and l…
Artemision Zeus (Early Classical Greek Bronze, c. 460 BCE) Artemision Zeus A 2.09 m hollow-bronze statue from c. 460 BCE recovered off Cape Artemision. Traditionally called Zeus, but its missing attribute leaves room for debate; now exhibited in the Natio…
