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Is Hercules a real person?

No. He is not real. Hercules is the Roman name for the mythical Greek demigod Heracles. He is the son of a god (Jupiter to the Greeks and Zeus to he Romans) who married a mortal woman.


Greek goddess who caused great trouble for Hercules?

Hera hated Hercules because he was not her child, but the son of Zeus and another woman he cheated with. That's why she tried to kill Hercules.Even though "Hercules" means something like "pride of Hera," Hercules is NOT Hera's son, as many people often confuse. :)


Did Hercules have courage to help people?

Yes, he killed many monsters to protect the Greeks.


Why did people worship Hercules for kids?

People worshipped Hercules because he was seen as a symbol of strength, bravery, and heroism. In ancient mythology, Hercules performed incredible feats and completed dangerous tasks, known as the Twelve Labors, which showcased his courage and determination. Children admired his adventures and the idea of overcoming challenges, making him a popular figure for stories and legends. His character inspired people to be strong and face their own challenges with bravery.


Who were the friends of Hercules the Greek god?

Actually, his Greek name is Heracles, Hercules is Roman. Heracles means "glory of Hera". Zeus named him this in honor of Hera to pacify her because she became extremely angry when she learned that Zeus cheated on her. Even so, Hera drove Heracles into mad rages, causing him to kill his wife and children. He was not known to have many friends as he had killed his family previously so many people stood their distance.

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