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Although Zeus saved their child , Dionysus , Hera not only persecuted the young god as long as she dared but brought exile , madness , or death on many of those who aided him . Even more relentless was Hera's pursuit of HERACLES ...
Although Zeus saved their child , Dionysus , Hera not only persecuted the young god as long as she dared but brought exile , madness , or death on many of those who aided him . Even more relentless was Hera's pursuit of HERACLES ...
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Labdacus reigned briefly but died young , and Lycus continued as regent , this time for Labdacus ' infant son , Laļus . After twenty years on the throne Lycus was overthrown by Amphion and Zethus , sons of Nycteus ' erring daughter ...
Labdacus reigned briefly but died young , and Lycus continued as regent , this time for Labdacus ' infant son , Laļus . After twenty years on the throne Lycus was overthrown by Amphion and Zethus , sons of Nycteus ' erring daughter ...
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They did so well enough , but when the handsome young Theseus begged her to come out and promised not to hurt her she forgot her fears . Some time later she bore a son , Melanippus , but Theseus later gave her as a bride to Deioneus .
They did so well enough , but when the handsome young Theseus begged her to come out and promised not to hurt her she forgot her fears . Some time later she bore a son , Melanippus , but Theseus later gave her as a bride to Deioneus .
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