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Heracles (Hercules)
Heracles was a divine hero in Greek mythology. He was the son of Zeus and Alcmene and half-brother of Perseus. Heracles murdered his own children in a rage. As a punishment for the sin, he was ordered by his king, Eurystheus, to carry out ten difficult labors, known as the "Labours of Heracles." In Roman mythology he is known as Hercules rather than Heracles."
688 Questions
Who slew the nine headed hydra?
The most widely-believed slayer of the hydra is Hercules, who crushed the beast under a mountain of boulders.
What are some deeds performed by Hercules?
Slay the Nemean Lion.
Slay the nine-headed Lernaean Hydra.
Capture the Golden Hind of Artemis.
Capture the Erymanthian Boar.
Clean the Augean stables in a single day.
Slay the Stymphalian Birds.
Capture the Cretan Bull.
Steal the Mares of Diomedes.
Obtain the girdle of Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons.
Obtain the cattle of the monster Geryon.
Steal the apples of the Hesperides.
Capture and bring back Cerberus.
Who convinced Hercules to work hard life?
Hercules had to work hard just to stay alive considering all the problems that Hera gave him starting with the two snakes she put in his cradle.
Where are the Pillars of Hercules said to be located?
The Pillars of Hercules are situated in two different places. The Northern pillar is said to be the 'Rock of Gibraltar'. The location of the Southern pillar however, is disputed. The two most likely candidates are considered to be 'Monte Hacho' in Ceuta, and 'Jebel Musa' in Morocco.
When was the Lockheed C130 Hercules first used?
The Lockheed C130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop aircraft that was used in the military. It was originally built by Lockheed and designed as a troop, medical evacuation, and cargo transport plane. The C130-B model was first designed and put into production in 1959.
What were the names of Hercules?
By his first wife Megara he had one daughter, Macaria, and two sons we do not know the names of.
By his second wife, Deianeira, he had four sons: Hyllus, Ctesippus, Glenus and Hodites.
Sometimes it is said that he had lots of sons with numerous lovers.
Answer 2
(includes wives above and lovers)
Thestalus (by Epicaste)
Olynthus (by Bolbe)
Pallas (by Dyna)
Eratus, king of Argos (by Dynaste)
Everes (bt Partyhenope)
Cadmillus (by Caberia)
Argithyrus (by Echidne)
Gelonus (by Echidne)
Scythes (by Echidne)
Aechmagoras (by Philo)
Palaemon (by Iphinoe)
Tlepolemes (by Astyoche)
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Brettus
Bretius
Boeus
Amathes
Deicoon (by Megara)
Therimachus (by Megara)
Echephron (By Psophis)
Promacheus (by Psophis)
Unknown child, by Palantis
Kings of India, by Pandeia
Agelaus (by Omphale)
Maleus (by Omphale)
Alexiares (by Hebe, daughter of Hera and Zeus)
Aniecetas (by Hebe)
Eucleia*goddess of glory and good repute. (by Myrto)
51 sons by the 50 daughters of Thespius
Telphus (by Ague)
Thessalus (by Chalchiope)
Rhopalus (Unknown mother)
Agamedas (Unknown mother)
Oneites (by Deianeira)
Ctesippus (by Deianeira)
Glenos (by Deianeira)
Macareia (by Deianeira)
Hyllus (by Deianeira, or Melite, or Omphale)
Antiochus (by Midia)
What does it mean if someone calls you Hercules?
They are most likely noting your demonstrated strength or a muscular appearance.
Did Hercules defeat the centaur?
Yes, Hercules defeated the centaur Nessus in Greek mythology. During an encounter, Nessus attempted to abduct Hercules' wife, Deianira, prompting Hercules to shoot him with a poisoned arrow. Before dying, Nessus tricked Deianira into taking his blood as a love charm, which ultimately led to tragic consequences for both Hercules and Deianira later on.
What did Hercules do to augeas after he refused to honor their agreement?
Heracles was to have the tenth part of the oxen as his reward, but when the hero had accomplished his task by leading the rivers Alpheus and Peneus through the stables, Augeas refused to keep his promise. Heracles, therefore, made war upon him, which terminated in his death and that of his sons, with the exception of one, Phyleus, whom Heracles placed on the throne of his father.
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