Alcmene
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Alcmene, (pronounced alk-MAY-nee), Hercules's mother.
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Widow of the late Amphitryon, mother of Hercules and Iphicles.
1.01 Treasure of Zeus
Alcmene's first appearance in the television show is throwing a bucket of water onto Hercules and Iolaus to end their stable fight. She bids Herc a fond farewell as he leaves to go back to the Academy, citing how she wishes he wasn't so obsessed with Zeus.
1.03 What a Crockery
Alcmene is in her garden when a Traveling Stranger is thrown from his horse nearby. Her dog Bear, who is not normally very calm around strangers, seems to be downright docile around the stranger, so Alcmene feels comfortable inviting him into her home. She gives him food and a sling for his arm, and tries to turn down his offer of a chalice in return. She makes a pitcher of lemonade and takes it outside to a picnic table when Hercules and his friends arrive in a panic. They explain about the chalice, and the stranger reveals himself to be Ares. Alcmene and Hercules hide inside the house while Ares rages outside. She tries to convince her son to run and hide, but Hercules decides to fight Ares. After the fight and Ares leaves, she hugs Hercules.
