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He was named in honour of Hera, the queen of the heavens, because Zeus thought it would please her, but it didn't.
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How is the meaning of Heracles name ironic?
It means 'glory of Hera,' which is ironic because he was the son of Zeus (Hera's husband) by another woman. As a result, Hera detested him.
Why is Glory of Hera ironic?
Heracles means "Glory of Hera" yet Hera destroys Heracles's life and livelihood.
Why does everyone call Heracles by his Roman name?
It was the Romans who called Heracles Hercules, its Roman name. Hercules was the Roman equivalent of Heracles. Needless to say that the Greeks used the name Heracles.
What is the difference between Heracles and Hercules?
"Hercules" is the Roman name for the Greek god "Heracles" .
What was Hercules roman name?
Romans adopted Heracles as Hercules
What was Hercules greek name?
Heracles.
What is Heracles brothers name?
Iphicles
What is Heracles's Roman name?
hercules
What was Heracles fathers name?
Zeus.
What was the Roman name for Heracles?
Hercules
What was Heracles wifes name?
Heracles' wife was Deianeira, daughter of Dionysos and Althaia, and sister of Meleagros.
What was hercules full name?
That WAS his full name. Heracles.
