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  1. Hercules - Wikipedia

    In Roman mythology, although Hercules was seen as the champion of the weak and a great protector, his personal problems started at birth. Juno sent two witches to prevent the birt

  2. Heracles | Myth, Significance, Labors, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 8, 2025 · Heracles, one of the most famous Greco-Roman legendary heroes. Traditionally, Heracles was the son of Zeus and Alcmene (see Amphitryon), granddaughter of Perseus.

  3. Hercules: Myth, Legend, Death & 12 Labors | HISTORY

    Feb 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 …

  4. Hercules :: The Life of the Greek Hero

    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 …

  5. Heracles ( Hercules ) • Facts and Information on the Greek Hero ...

    According to Greek mythology, Zeus, the king of the gods, took the form of Amphitryon and lay with Alcmene, conceiving Hercules. Therefore, Hercules was considered a demigod, with both divine and …

  6. Hercules - World History Encyclopedia

    Jul 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 …

  7. Heracles: Ancient Greece’s Most Famous Hero - History Cooperative

    Jul 22, 2022 · Heracles, known to most as Hercules, is one of the most famed characters of Greek mythology. Read his many stories and learn his role in ancient mythology.

  8. Twelve Labors of Hercules Exemplify Greek Mythology

    Jul 29, 2025 · Touching on the themes of madness, murder, and atonement, the Twelve Labors of Hercules exemplify a great many of the ancient beliefs of the Greeks about human nature, and even …

  9. Hercules In Roman Mythology: His Origins, Myths, And Powers

    Jun 16, 2025 · Discover Hercules in Roman mythology, the mighty hero known for his strength and legendary labors, adapted from the Greek hero Heracles.

  10. Heracles (Hercules) – Ancient Greece: Φώς & Λέξη

    Jan 17, 2025 · Heracles [Ἡρακλῆς, also transliterated as Herakles, later romanised as Hercules], the most renowned hero of antiquity, was the son of Zeus and Alcmene, and the great grandson of …