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Bookmark or Share- Heracles - WikipediaAntique fresco from Pompeii. Heracles ( / 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]
- The Life and Times of Hercules - Perseus Digital LibraryHercules 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,
- Hercules - WikipediaHercules (/ 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.
- Hercules :: The Life of the Greek Hero - Greek Mythology女 Hercules :: The Life of the Greek Hero Myths / Heroes / Heracles Heracles – or Hercules as he has been more popularly known ever since the Roman times – was the greatest of all Greek heroes , “one who surpassed all men of whom memory from the beginning of time has brought down an account.”
- Hercules - World History EncyclopediaHercules ( 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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