Jul 14, 2023 · Heracles, son of Zeus, was a hero famous for his physical strength and for performing the Twelve Labors. He was easily recognized by his lion skin, club, and bow.

Mar 6, 2023 · The Heracles is a tragedy by Euripides, usually dated to around 415 BCE. In the play, Heracles returns home after completing his Twelve Labors, just in time to save his family from a …

Mar 9, 2023 · The Heraclids (or Heracleidae) were the numerous descendants of the Greek hero Heracles. Hunted by Heracles’ enemies, they eventually banded together and conquered many …

May 20, 2023 · The Nemean Lion was a ferocious beast whose hide was invulnerable to weapons. It terrorized Nemea until Heracles finally killed it with his bare hands as the first of his Twelve Labors.

Mar 8, 2023 · The Shield of Heracles is a brief epic poem incorrectly attributed to Hesiod, probably composed around the early sixth century BCE. It tells of the battle between the hero Heracles and …

Feb 15, 2023 · Eurystheus, son of Sthenelus and Nicippe, was the king of Mycenae for whom Heracles was forced to complete the Twelve Labors. Supported by Hera, Eurystheus remained Heracles’ …

Sep 25, 2023 · Alcmene was the daughter of Electryon, the king of Mycenae (or Tiryns) in the Argolid. She gave birth to two sons: Heracles (by her lover Zeus) and Iphicles (by her husband Amphitryon). …

Mar 21, 2023 · The Ceryneian Hind was a female deer of extraordinary size who was sacred to Artemis. In the most popular tradition, Heracles’ third labor was to capture this fabulous creature alive and …

Jan 26, 2023 · The Stymphalian Birds were dangerous creatures who plagued the woods around Lake Stymphalus. Heracles chased them away—or, in some traditions, wiped them out entirely—as one of …

Jul 5, 2023 · Iphicles, son of Alcmene and Amphitryon, was the half-brother of Heracles and a minor hero himself. His son Iolaus became Heracles’ faithful companion.