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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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    • The Nemean Lion. First, Apollo sent Hercules to the hills of Nemea to kill a lion that was terrorizing the people of the region. (Some storytellers say that Zeus had fathered this magical beast as well.)
    • The Lernaean Hydra. Second, Hercules traveled to the city of Lerna to slay the nine-headed Hydra—a poisonous, snake-like creature who lived underwater, guarding the entrance to the Underworld.
    • The Golden Hind. Next, Hercules set off to capture the sacred pet of the goddess Diana: a red deer, or hind, with golden antlers and bronze hooves. Eurystheus had chosen this task for his rival because he believed that Diana would kill anyone she caught trying to steal her pet; however, once Hercules explained his situation to the goddess, she allowed him to go on his way without punishment.
    • The Erymanthean Boar. Fourth, Hercules used a giant net to snare the terrifying, man-eating wild boar of Mount Erymanthus.
  2. 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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  3. 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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  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. 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]

  6. 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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