Heracles, one of the most famous Greco-Roman legendary heroes. Traditionally, Heracles was the son of Zeus and Alcmene (see Amphitryon), granddaughter of Perseus. Heracles (/ ˈhɛrəkliːz / HERR-ə-kleez; Ancient Greek: Ἡρακλῆς, lit. 'glory/fame of Hera '), born Alcaeus[2] (Ἀλκαῖος, Alkaios) or Alcides[3] (Ἀλκείδης, Alkeidēs), was a divine hero in Greek mythology, the son of Zeus [4] and Alcmene, and the foster son of Amphitryon. [5] . Hercules (Herakles) was a hero of Greek mythology famous for his great strength and endurance. Celebrated as an extraordinary mortal, his success in seemingly impossible labours won him an immortal place amongst the gods.
Hercules (Herakles) was a hero of Greek mythology famous for his great strength and endurance. Celebrated as an extraordinary mortal, his success in seemingly impossible labours won him an immortal place amongst the gods. The tale of Hercules—or Heracles (Ηρακλής), as he was originally called in Greek mythology—is one of triumph, tragedy, and resilience. Who hasn’t heard of the 12 Labors of Hercules, the legendary challenges that tested his strength and courage? Known for his unmatched strength and heroic exploits, Hercules’ journey began with a ... A half-god of superhuman strength and violent passions, Heracles was the epitome of bravery and masculinity in the ancient world and the most notable champion of the Olympian order, which he staunchly protected from various chthonic monsters and earthly villains.
A half-god of superhuman strength and violent passions, Heracles was the epitome of bravery and masculinity in the ancient world and the most notable champion of the Olympian order, which he staunchly protected from various chthonic monsters and earthly villains.