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  1. Feb 7, 2011 · Learn about Hercules, the legendary hero of ancient Greece, who was born a mortal but became a god after completing 12 impossible tasks. Discover his family, his feats, his tragedies and his legacy in this comprehensive article.

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    Hercules (/ 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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  3. Jul 9, 2012 · Learn about Hercules, the legendary hero of Greek mythology who performed twelve impossible tasks for his cousin Eurystheus. Discover his origin, adventures, family, and legacy in this comprehensive article.

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  4. Mar 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. He strangles them with his bare hands.

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  5. 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.”

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HeraclesHeracles - Wikipedia

    Antique 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]

  7. Jul 14, 2023 · Learn about Heracles, the son of Zeus and Alcmene, who performed the Twelve Labors for his cousin Eurystheus and became a god after his death. Find out his etymology, attributes, family, mythology, worship, pop culture, and more.

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