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Classical Mythology and Ancient History > the Greek heroic legends (I) > (story of) Hercules (Heracles) > early life, prime youth of Hercules > birth of Hercules and his twin brother Iphicles; Juno delays the birth by sitting outside Alcmene's door with crossed knees and fingers

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94L11birth of Hercules and his twin brother Iphicles; Juno delays the birth by sitting outside Alcmene's door with crossed knees and fingers  

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Subject

  • Alcmene
  • ancient history
  • birth
  • child
  • classical antiquity
  • crossed fingers
  • crossed knees
  • delay
  • Greek legend
  • Hercules
  • hero
  • heroic legend
  • history
  • Iphicles
  • Juno
  • legend
  • mythology
  • sitting
  • twin
  • youth

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  • 94L11

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