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Amphitryon
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Am·phit·ry·on  (m-ftr-n)
n. Greek Mythology
A king of Thebes and the husband of Alcmene.
Amphitryon [æmˈfɪtrɪən]
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth the grandson of Perseus and husband of Alcmene
Translations
Amphitryon [æmˈfɪtrɪən] N → Anfitrión
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argues that Comedy, particularly Plautine, can introduce gods and lofty material into its plot-lines without compromising its identity and she uses Amphitruo as her example and analogy and in support of her characterisation of the fable as a story in the comic genre.
R. May: Apuleius and Drama: The Ass on Stage by James, Paula / Ancient Narrative
The beginning point centers around the plays of Plautus, especially Menaechmi, Amphitruo, Mostellaria, Captivi, Miles Gloriosus, Casina, and Rudens, and of Terence, especially Andria, Eunuchus, Hecyra, and Adelphoe.
Shakespeare and Classical Comedy: The Influence of Plautus and Terence by Kallendorf, Craig / Renaissance Quarterly
 
 
 
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