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1. Hercules - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hercules
Description: WEBHercules (/ ˈ h ɜːr k j ʊ ˌ l iː z /, US: /-k j ə-/) is the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. In classical mythology , Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures.
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2. Hercules: Myth, Legend, Death & 12 Labors | HISTORY
Link: https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-greece/hercules
Description: WEBFeb 7, 2011 · Hercules (known in Greek mythology as Heracles or Herakles) is one of the best-known heroes in ancient mythology. His life was not easy—he endured many trials and completed many daunting...
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3. Heracles - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heracles
Description: WEBHeracles ( / ˈhɛrəkliːz / HERR-ə-kleez; 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 and Alcmene, and the foster son of Amphitryon. [4]
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4. Hercules - World History Encyclopedia
Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/hercules/
Description: WEBJul 9, 2012 · 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.
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5. Heracles | Myth, Significance, Labors, Meaning, & Facts
Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Heracles
Description: WEBHeracles, one of the most famous Greco-Roman legendary heroes. Traditionally, Heracles was the son of Zeus and Alcmene. Suffering the vengeful persecution of Hera, Heracles faced continual challenges, the first of which was two serpents that she sends to kill him in his cradle. He strangles them with his bare hands.
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6. Hercules :: The Life of the Greek Hero - Greek Mythology
Link: https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Heroes/Heracles/heracles.html
Description: WEBHercules Origins As is almost typical in the case of heroes , Heracles was the product of a union of a mortal woman ( Alcmene ) and a god ( Zeus ). In Heracles’ case, even his mother was of a noteworthy parentage: Alcmene was the granddaughter of Perseus , possibly Greece’s greatest hero before Heracles.
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7. Hercules - Greek Divine Hero | Mythology.net
Link: https://mythology.net/greek/heroes/hercules/
Description: WEBFeb 1, 2017 · Origin: Greek. Role: Hero. Parents: Zeus and Alcmene. Children: Thersimachus, Creontidas, and Deicoon. Symbol: Wooden Club. Other Name: Heracles. Who Is Hercules? Hercules earned a reputation in Greek mythology as a mortal hero. He was stronger than many of the gods and eventually become a god on his own.
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8. The Life and Times of Hercules - Perseus Digital Library
Link: https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Herakles/bio.html
Description: WEBHercules was both the most famous hero of ancient times and the most beloved. More stories were told about him than any other hero. Hercules was worshipped in many temples all over Greece and Rome. Berlin F 2278, Attic red figure kylix, c. 500 B.C. Side B: Hercules, carrying his club and wearing his lion skin,
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9. Heracles – Mythopedia
Link: https://mythopedia.com/topics/heracles
Description: WEBJul 14, 2023 · Overview. Heracles, the son of Zeus and Alcmene (a mortal woman), was a Greek hero and demigod. Because he was the product of one of Zeus’ many affairs, Heracles was hated and hounded by Zeus’ jealous wife Hera. Hera ensured that Heracles’ life was filled with hardship and tragedy.
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10. Who Was Hercules in Greek Mythology? - ThoughtCo
Link: https://www.thoughtco.com/who-was-hercules-118938
Description: WEBFeb 27, 2019 · The son of Zeus, the king of the gods, and the mortal woman Alcmene, Heracles (as he was known to the Greeks) was born in Thebes. Accounts vary, but all agree that Alcmene's labor was a challenge. The goddess Hera, wife of Zeus, was jealous of the child and attempted to do away with him before he was even born.