![]() It was however during the battle Amphitryon was killed. He met with the leader of the Minyan, but when they tried to execute him with the axe and it shattered on his neck. It was then that he learned the truth of his origin from his parents and they gave him the garb bestowed on them from Zeus. This led to war between Minya and Thebe and Hercules was imprisoned for the attack. In 1291 B.C., on the road to Thebes he encountered a group of Minyan warriors travelling to sack the city, Hercules beat them all with ease. Hercules would go on many adventures of his own. ![]() ![]() It was during a lesson with his music teacher who criticized his lack of skill, Hercules killed him with a single blow. Īmphitryon raised Hercules as his own, training him in all forms of combat. However, Hera then sent two serpents to kill the child, but even at one year old he had great strength and strangled them both with his bare hands. He was returned to the city and was accepted by Amphitryon and his wife. While Hera breastfeeding the child, Hercules' godly strength harmed her when he bit down harder on Hera' breast and she flung him away. The child was at first abandoned outside the city and when Athena and Hera found him, Hera decided to feed infant Hercules with her divine breast milk. Zeus' wife Hera grew jealous of his adultery, Alcmena tried to appease the goddess by naming her child Heracles "Glory of Hera". Due to his Olympian lineage, Hercules was born with the potential for extraordinary superhuman strength. He was born as the result of Zeus seducing Alcmena in the guise of her husband, Amphitryon who was away at war battling the pirates of Taphos. Herakles was the son of Zeus, king of the Olympian gods, and Alcmena of Thebes in Ancient Greece. His interactions with other heroes, including Thor and the Olympian pantheon, showcase his loyalty and dedication to defending the innocent, contributing to the intricate tapestry of the world. Hercules' adventures span across realms, where he battles formidable foes and allies with both mortals and gods. His personality radiates joviality, bravery, and an unwavering commitment to honor, earning him a place among various superhero teams such as the Avengers, the Champions, and the God Squad. Throughout his existence Hercules has evolved from a brash warrior to a noble hero. Alongside his physical prowess, he exhibits mastery in hand-to-hand combat and possesses extensive knowledge of ancient weaponry. His journey mirrors the heroic feats from ancient myths, including the completion of the Twelve Labors, which solidified his status as a revered hero.īridging the gap between myth and modernity, Hercules wields god-like strength, unparalleled endurance, and remarkable durability, surpassing most beings on Earth. Born as the son of Zeus ruler of the Olympian gods, and the mortal Alcmena, Hercules inherited immense strength and divine abilities from birth. Hercules, the formidable demigod of Greek mythology, stands as a legendary figure. Whatever Thor canst do - Hercules canst accomplish more mightily! - Hercules Lamus, Cleodaius (sons by unnamed mothers, deceased) Gelonus, Scythes, Agathyrus (sons by Echidna, deceased) Hyllus, Ctessipus (sons by Deianira, deceased) Hebe (paternal half-sister / third wife, separated) Īlflyse (ex-fourth wife, marriage annulled, deceased) Persephone (paternal half-sister/cousin/aunt) Ouranos (paternal great-grandfather, deceased)Įlectryon (maternal grandfather, deceased) Īres, Apollo, Dionysus, Hermes, Hephaestus (paternal half-brothers) Īphrodite, Athena, Artemis, Eileithyia, Helen, Discord (paternal half-sisters) Perseus (maternal great-grandfather, deceased)
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