Heracles biography


Heracles biography

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    HERACLES

    Greek Mythology >> Heroes >> Heracles

    I. THE TWELVE LABORS OF HERACLES

    Heracles was commanded by the Delphic Oracle to perform twelve labors for King Eurystheus of Mycenae.
    The images below are 2,500 year-old ancient Greek vase paintings.

    II.

    THE MINOR LABORS OF HERACLES

    Heracles had many other adventures in addition to the Twelve Labors.

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    The Greeks called these minor labors the Parerga.

    III. CULT OF HERACLES THE GOD

    Heracles was worshipped throughout Greece in the classical age as a god.

    A SELECTION OF CHARACTERS & CREATURES FROM THE MYTHS OF HERACLES

    ACHELOUS (Akheloios) An Aetolian river-god.

    He was defeated by Heracles in a wrestling match when the pair vied for the hand of Deianeira in marriage.
    Time : After the Labours -- the Aetolian Campaigns
    Location : Aetolia, Western Greece

    ALCYONEUS (Alkyoneus) The king of the Thracian giants.

    He was immortal within the bounds of his land, but Heracles incapacitated him with arrows and dragged him