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Heracles wife whom he killed while insane?

her name was Megara


How does Heracles trick atlas?

Heracles tricks Atlas by offering to hold up the sky while Atlas fetches the golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides. When Atlas returns with the apples, he finds Heracles still holding the sky, but Heracles cleverly asks Atlas to hold it briefly so he can adjust his cloak. When Atlas takes the weight back, Heracles escapes with the apples, effectively outsmarting him.


What are some similarities and differences between perseus and Heracles?

Perseus and Heracles are both prominent heroes in Greek mythology known for their extraordinary feats and divine parentage. Both are sons of gods—Perseus is the son of Zeus and Danaë, while Heracles is also a son of Zeus, but born to Alcmene. A key difference lies in their quests: Perseus is famed for slaying the Gorgon Medusa and rescuing Andromeda, while Heracles is renowned for the Twelve Labors he undertook as penance for a crime. Additionally, Perseus often relies on magical items and divine aid, whereas Heracles is celebrated for his brute strength and determination.


How did Heracles die?

A centaur offered to help him and his wife cross a river. Heracles had to cross the river while his wife went over with the centaur. the centaur tried to run off with his wife but was shot by a poison arrow. the centaur took off his fur and told the wife to give it to Heracles's. Later when the wife heard he was cheating on her, she sent the fur to him and he died from the poison still on it.


Are Heracles and Hercules the same person?

No Persues is the son of Zeus and Danae while Hercules(Properly spelled Heracles in the Greek version) is the son of Zeus and Alcmene. Persues is well known for Slaying the Gorgon Medusa and using her head to defeat the Kraken and save his future wife Andromeda. Heracles on the other hand is best known for his 12 labors. Heracles' actual birth name was Alcides, and it was later changed to Heracles as an attempt by Alcmene to placate Hera and beg forgiveness for Zeus' infidelity.

Related Questions

Who held up the earth for Atlas?

In one version of a myth on Heracles and the twelve labors, Heracles did for a while.


To whom did Alexander the Great trace his ancestry?

On his fathers side Heracles, while on his mothers side Achilles. Achilles is a dude and so is heracles


Heracles wife whom he killed while insane?

her name was Megara


How does Heracles trick atlas?

Heracles tricks Atlas by offering to hold up the sky while Atlas fetches the golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides. When Atlas returns with the apples, he finds Heracles still holding the sky, but Heracles cleverly asks Atlas to hold it briefly so he can adjust his cloak. When Atlas takes the weight back, Heracles escapes with the apples, effectively outsmarting him.


What are some similarities and differences between perseus and Heracles?

Perseus and Heracles are both prominent heroes in Greek mythology known for their extraordinary feats and divine parentage. Both are sons of gods—Perseus is the son of Zeus and Danaë, while Heracles is also a son of Zeus, but born to Alcmene. A key difference lies in their quests: Perseus is famed for slaying the Gorgon Medusa and rescuing Andromeda, while Heracles is renowned for the Twelve Labors he undertook as penance for a crime. Additionally, Perseus often relies on magical items and divine aid, whereas Heracles is celebrated for his brute strength and determination.


What was Saint Patrick's job while he was a slave?

While a slave in Ireland St. Patrick worked as a shepherd.


What is a slave pen?

a room where the slaves were held while in a slave auction


Why do good dresses reflect sophistication?

Because being well-dressed implies that you respect yourself, and whoever you are meeting with while dressed like that.


How did people dress in Washington time?

yes the laddies dressed in dresses while the men dressed nice enough with them !1 ha ha


According to Greek mythology whose Eleventh Labor was to steal the apples from the Hesperides?

In Greek mythology, the Eleventh Labor of Heracles (Hercules) was to steal the golden apples from the Hesperides. These apples were guarded by a dragon and the Hesperides, nymphs of the evening. Heracles accomplished this task with the help of Atlas, who retrieved the apples while Heracles held up the sky in his place.


How did Heracles die?

A centaur offered to help him and his wife cross a river. Heracles had to cross the river while his wife went over with the centaur. the centaur tried to run off with his wife but was shot by a poison arrow. the centaur took off his fur and told the wife to give it to Heracles's. Later when the wife heard he was cheating on her, she sent the fur to him and he died from the poison still on it.


Why are you Hannah montannah dressed as cheese while tap dancing with your dog that's dressed like Hannah Montana dressed like cheese eating pizza on a silver platter with a fork in your Hannah mouth?

i am not are you? im sure you are not yes i am ...What?