A Husband Like Heracles (Hercules), the Tragedy of Deianeira (Sophocles’ Trachiniae Part 1)
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean
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Dionera - The Best Man of All Has Died, Be Left Behind?
A messenger tells dionera that heracles is alive and he's won his battle. She asks, where did you hear this from? Was it a foreigner who told you that? And i think often the heroes are referred to in this way. I don't know if it's to remind people of their mortality,. referring to the mortal mothers rather than the godfathers. But still, it's nice, good for alcmine. Dionera calls to the chorus in celebration, and they, in turn call to every one around themal to celebrate the return of heracles. It's big news. It's a big day. He's finally, finally coming home after all that
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