Amphitryon

American  

[am-fi-tree-uhn] / æmˈfɪ tri ən /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. the husband of the virtuous Alcmene, whom Zeus seduced by assuming the form of Amphitryon, resulting in the birth of Hercules.

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Amphitryon British  

/ æmˈfɪtrɪən /

noun

1. Greek myth the grandson of Perseus and husband of Alcmene

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Example Sentences

In Nafplio, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite at the Amphitryon Hotel overlooking the bay of Nafplion is $460 a night in mid-June with two bathrooms and two private balconies.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2018

In Nafplio, a two-bedroom, two bathroom suite at the Amphitryon Hotel overlooking the bay of Nafplion is $460 a night in mid-June with two bathrooms and two private balconies.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2018

For their roles in Composer Giselher Klebe's opera Alkmene, a modern version of the Amphitryon legend, triumph awaited both Texas-born Stewart and his wife.

From Time Magazine Archive

Theatre Guild subscribers, present for the Manhattan opening of Amphitryon 38, settled back expectantly in their seats.

From Time Magazine Archive

As he stood there in utter bewilderment the terrified people who were watching him from a distance saw that the mad fit was over, and Amphitryon dared to approach him.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton