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1. Heracles | Myth, Significance, Labors, Meaning, & Facts
Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Heracles
Description: WebMar 28, 2024 · Heracles, 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.
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2. Hercules :: The Life of the Greek Hero - Greek Mythology
Link: https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Heroes/Heracles/heracles.html
Description: WebA 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.
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3. 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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4. 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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5. Heracles - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heracles
Description: WebHeracles (/ ˈ h ɛr ə k l iː z / HERR-ə-kleez; Greek: Ἡρακλῆς, lit. "glory/fame of Hera"), born Alcaeus (Ἀλκαῖος, Alkaios) or Alcides (Ἀλκείδης, Alkeidēs), was a divine hero in Greek mythology, the son of Zeus and Alcmene, and the foster son of Amphitryon.
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6. Hercules - Greek Divine Hero | Mythology.net
Link: https://mythology.net/greek/heroes/hercules/
Description: WebFeb 1, 2017 · 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. He was the crucial warrior earning victory over the giants while fighting for the Olympians. He was Zeus’ last mortal son, being born by a mortal woman named Alcmene.
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7. Hercules - World History Encyclopedia
Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/hercules/
Description: WebJul 9, 2012 · Hercules 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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8. 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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9. Hercules: The Legendary Hero of Greece and Rome - Mythology …
Link: https://mythologysource.com/hercules-greek-hero/
Description: WebJun 30, 2020 · Hercules the Hero and the God. Hercules was, ultimately, one of the greatest heroes of Greek mythology. The son of Zeus and the mortal princess Alcmene, he was destined for greatness from birth. The circumstances of his birth, however, drew the enmity of Zeus’s wife Hera.
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10. Heracles ( Hercules ) • Facts and Information on the Greek Hero
Link: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/heroes/heracles/
Description: WebHeracles, also known as Hercules in Greek texts, is one of the most recognised and famous of the divine heroes in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus and the mortal woman Alcmene, he was considered the greatest of the heroes, a symbol of masculinity, sire of a long line of royal clans and the champion of the Olympian order against terrible monsters.
