Heracles is the true Greek name for Hercules, Hercules is the Roman version of his name. Other than the different Roman and Greek names there is no differences in the person or what it was said that he did or could do.

Alcides is another name for Hercules in Greek mythology.

Answer: Heracles (also: Herakles) is the Greek equivalent of the Roman demi-god Hercules. He was a strong hero who wandered the land facing great challenges.

Answer: The location of his birthis unknown for certain but it is thought to be Thebes

After Heracles (Hercules) had died and been taken up among the Olympian gods, he and Hebe were married.

Romans adopted Heracles as Hercules