AR202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Comaetho, Erymanthian Boar, Pterelaus
29 Jan 2016
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O amphitryon, mortal father: alcmena, mother daughter to king electryon of mycenae, usually one divine parent, often the father. In this case zeus: slaying of electryon and exile. Electryon leaves his nephew, amphitryon in charge with his cousin. Electryon wants her to remain a virgin. When he returns amphitryon accidentally kills electryon. Because of this they"re sent into exile. They leave mycenae and go to thebes: in thebes: amphitryon v pterelaus (comaetho) Golden lock of hair from poseidon which makes him invincible. Common theme of the princess of an invaded land falling in love with the hero. Comaetho cuts the golden lock from her father"s hair and kills him. Amphitryon later kills the princess for betraying her father. Common theme of girl hoping to acquire a husband will die: victorious, but confusing return. Zeus slept with her disguised as amphitryon. Tireseas, a seer, says that zeus was the first love.
