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Was Alexander the great Hercules son?
No, he was not. Alexander the Great was the son of Philip II of Macedon and Olympias, a princess of the ancient Greek country of Epirus. It was claimed by ancient historians that Hercules was an ancestor of Alexander's through his father's side, and during his reign Alexander did identify himself with Hercules, often depicting himself as the Greek hero on coins.
Is Hercules a Greek god?
Hercules (originally Herakles, in Greek) was the son of a human woman, Alcmene, and the Greek god, Zeus. He was born mortal, but was allowed to live among the gods after he died.There's a great summary of the myth of Hercules called "Hercules, The Mortal Who Became a God" at eZine, which you can access via Related Links, below.
What is Hercules' Greek name?
Hercules's Greek name is Heracles.
How did the people of Greece worship Hercules?
They told stories of Hercules.
Where can I find primary or secundary texts about Herakles Heracles Hercules and his 12 works?
A great website for what you're looking for is ancienthistory.about.com. There will be a search box at the top. Just type in Hercules and you will find info about him and all his 12 works. Sources are given and also links to them.
What was Hercules's nickname?
the real nickname of Hercules i the great warrior
Is Hercules halfbrother of Athena?
Yes. Zeus fathered Athena on the goddess Metis (Yes, Athena was born from Zeus' head, but Metis was still the mother) and fathered Hercules on Alcmene. Hercules and Athena are half-siblings because they share a common parent. Interestingly enough, Zeus is also Hercules' great-great-grandfather andgreat-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather on his mother's side. So, in addition to being half siblings, Hercules and Athena are cousins.
Who came first Perseus or Hercules?
Perseus is Hercules great grandfather. Ancestors of Perseus and Hercules - Everything2.com
What does Hercules?
Hercules eats many different things expecially bad people.
How is Daniel Boone like Hercules?
Daniel Boone was a great American hero as was Hercules to the Greeks
Why do you need to keep telling the stories of Hercules?
Well Hercules is a greek super hero and a god and the stories of Hercules are great and it is cartoon with a play
Who is the legendary ancient hero of great strength?
Hercules
What is Hercules god like power?
His great physical strength.
What 2 things did Hercules always have with him?
The club and the lion's skin.
How does the moral of Hercules help cultures understand the world?
Hercules helps everyone to think they can accomplish things with hard work and that everything has a reward.
What are Hercules' assets?
Hercules was immensely strong, and, for the most part, he was loyal and honorable. Unfortunately, he was subject to fits of rage and madness during which he would d things which required him to suffer punishment, such as the Labors of Hercules.
What is Hercules description?
All we know is that he was a Greek man of great strength.
