Encyclopedia > Omphale

Article Content

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.

Featured Article

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

... in the Charter. These limits include: limits on public trial rights that have also been recognized by the Canadian courts (art. 6(1) ECHR); limits on privacy ...