In
Greek mythology, Galanthis (or Galinthias) was the red-gold haired servant of
Alcmene, who assisted her during the birth of
Heracles.When Alcmene was in labor, she was having difficulty giving birth to a child so large. After seven days she called for assistance from
Lucina, the goddess of childbirth. However, Lucina did not help her due to the wishes of
Hera. Instead, she clasped her hands and crossed her legs, preventing the child from being born. Alcmene struggled in pain, cursed the heavens, and became close to death.
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[Greek heroic] A servant of Alcmene. When Hera tried to prevent the birth of Heracles, Galanthis deceived Hera with the news that Alcmene had already given birth. Hera punished her by turning the unfortunate woman into a weasel.