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Alcmene giving birth to Hercules: Juno, jealous of the child, attempts to delay the childbirth. Line engraving.
Wellcome Collection

Alcmene giving birth to Hercules: Juno, jealous of the child, attempts to delay the childbirth. Line engraving.

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: Accouchement d'Alcmene.

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