Hercules by Tierney Graham-Muncy

Facts about details about Hercules

27aruiz3 — 2024-05-16 21:07:50 UTC

Hercules is the son of Zeus, he was considered the greatest of the heroes, a symbol of masculinity, sire of a long line of royal clans

and the champion of the Olympian order against terrible monsters.

Heracles was known for his extraordinary strength, courage

and cleverness

The Apotheosis of Hercules

27tgrahammuncy1_1 — 2024-05-16 21:55:10 UTC

This picture is a famous painting involving Hercules which was made 1731-1736 in Paris, France.

Family Tree

27tgrahammuncy1_1 — 2024-05-16 21:56:27 UTC

This family tree shows Hercules siblings and parents. Even though it doesn't state it on this chart it is believed that he had 3-8 children and was married 4 times.

Lion Skin

27tgrahammuncy1_1 — 2024-05-16 21:59:48 UTC

Lion skin symbolizes Hercules as a hero, lion skin could not be pierced so he wore it as a cape to protect himself.

Hercules Myth: two snakes

27tgrahammuncy1_1 — 2024-05-17 18:18:13 UTC

Hercules mother Hera sent two snakes to kill him in his crib when he was first born. He was unusually strong for a baby and wasn't threatened by the snakes. He then strangles them before they could strangle him.

Hercules Myth: Cursed to insanity

27tgrahammuncy1_1 — 2024-05-17 18:25:40 UTC

His mother Hera put a spell on Hercules that drove him insane and caused him to murder his wife and two kids. Apollo knew it wasn't his fault but still had to make amends. He had Hercules perform 12 labors for Mycenaen king Eurystheus. Once he finished the labors he will be no longer guilty and will achieve immortality.