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Omphale

In Greek mythology, Omphale was the Queen of Lydia. As penalty for a murder, Heracles was her slave. He was forced to do women's work and wear women's clothes, while she wore the skin of the Nemean Lion and carried his olive-wood club. With Heracles, Omphale mothered Lamos.

See also: Omphalos



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