Alkmene

Alkmene, the mother of the legendary Heracles, is remembered as a figure of resilience and beauty intertwined with the divine, caught in the turbulent narratives of gods and mortals. Her story is marked by the treachery of Zeus, who took her as his lover while disguised as her husband, Amphitryon, leading to the birth of her extraordinary son, whose deeds would resonate for generations. Even in the wake of the Trojan War, Alkmene's tale serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by women in a world governed by the whims of the gods and the often harsh realities of their fates.