Hercules (/ ˈhɜːrkjʊˌliːz /, US: /- kjə -/) [2] is the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Heracles was worshipped throughout Greece in the classical age as a god. ACHELOUS (Akheloios) An Aetolian river-god. He was defeated by Heracles in a wrestling match when the …

Heracles, the mightiest Greek hero and son of Zeus and Alcmene, is celebrated for his prodigious strength and the legendary Twelve Labours, which earned him a place among the gods on …

In the imperial period Hercules was regarded as the destroyer of disasters and catastrophes on earth and as the personification of bravery and courage. Emperor Commodus identified …