Heracles - Birth and childhood - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Heracles: Encyclopedia - Heracles
In Greek mythology, Heracles, or Heraklês ("glory of Hera", Ηρακλης) was a divine hero, the demigod son of Zeus and Alcmene, and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heracles: Encyclopedia Ii - Heracles - Birth And Childhood
A major factor in the well-known tragedies surrounding Heracles stem from the hatred the goddess Hera, wife of Zeus, had for him. Heracle...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heracles: Encyclopedia Ii - Heracles - Modern And Ancient Interpretations
Via the Greco-Buddhist culture, Herculean symbolism was transmitted to the far east. An example remains to this day in the Nio guardian d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heracles: Encyclopedia Ii - Heracles - Adulthood
He continued to perform feats such as slaying a lion that was preying on the local flocks and defending Thebes against a neighbouring arm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heracles: Encyclopedia Ii - Heracles - Marriage Affairs And Death
Heracles had countless affairs with women. He naturally had a great many children from various women, collectively referred to as the Her...   » Read the article