answersLogoWhite

0

Hercules is known for his strength and completing the Twelve Labors, while Theseus is known for defeating the Minotaur in the Labyrinth. Hercules is a demigod, the son of Zeus, while Theseus is the son of Aegeus, the king of Athens. Hercules is portrayed as a hero on a grand scale, completing tasks of immense difficulty, while Theseus is often seen as a local hero who achieved his greatest feat in his own city-state.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

1y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How are Hercules and theseus different?

Hercules was known as a Dorian hero. Theseus was an Athenian hero. They where both heros, although Theseus spent most of his time abducting women.


Who was the famous cousin of Theseus?

The famous cousin of Theseus was the hero, Hercules/Heracles.


A hero of the ancient Greek myths?

Pick your favourite: Theseus, Perseus, Hercules.


What constellation hero found between the harp and northern crown?

The constellation hero found between the harp and the northern crown is Hercules. Hercules is known for his strength and is commonly depicted in mythology and astronomy.


How is Theseus is an hero?

Theseus killed the minotaur


Is Theseus an Olympian?

No, Theseus was a Greek hero who killed the Minotaur.


Did Theseus exist?

Theseus was a mythical hero. The ancient myths have no chronology.


What is the greek hero Theseus known for?

Theseus was known for slaying the Minotaur .


Is Hercules a greek hero?

Actually no, Hercules is the roman equivalent of Heracles, a demigod (half god half human). So the father of Hercules is Jupiter/Heracles is Zeus. On the other side of the problem Hercules/Heracles are not two different persons but to different names of the same idea. Anyway the bottom line is that either you call him Hercules or Heracles you refer to the same thing. also there are some differences between the two: Hercules, it is now believed that substitutes a old italic hero called Garanus with similar attributes and story.


Theseus the Hero?

Killed the Minotaur.


Is Theseus a demigod?

Yes he is a Hero! Theseus has no divine parentage. He is just a heroic man.


Where did the characters from Theseus and the Minotaur come from?

Greek mythology, Theseus is a hero king of Athens.