DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
Amphitryon, husband of Alkmena, and reputed father of Herakles.
Megara, wife of Herakles.
Lykus, a usurper, king of Thebes.
Herakles, son of Zeus and Alkmena.
Iris, a Goddess, messenger of the Gods.
Madness, a demon.
Servant of Herakles.
Theseus, king of Athens.
Chorus, consisting of Theban Elders.
Three young sons of Herakles; Attendants of Lykus and of Theseus.
Scene:—At Thebes, before the royal palace. The altar of Zeus stands in front.
