TO HERACLES THE LION-HEARTED (1–9) I will sing of Heracles, the son of Zeus and much the mightiest of men on earth. Alcmena bare him in Thebes, the city of lovely dances, when the …

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.

(1–26) Or like here who left home and country and came to Thebes, following warlike Amphitryon, — even Alcmena, the daughter of Electyron, gatherer of the people. She surpassed the tribe …

Greek names: History, structure, and meaning Philosophers, warriors, scientists—Greek culture propagated its innovations throughout the Hellenistic world more than any other country. To …

Sep 11, 2023 · Diomedes King of Thrace Killed by Hercules and Devoured by his own Horses by Jean Baptiste Marie Pierre (1742) Fabre Museum, Montpellier Public Domain

Jul 11, 2023 · Hippolyta was an Amazon queen and the owner of a famous mythical girdle. She fought Heracles when the hero was sent to her kingdom to steal the girdle for his ninth labor.

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.

Mar 8, 2023 · Cerberus, the terror-inspiring offspring of the primordial monsters Typhoeus and Echidna, was the guard dog of the Greek Underworld. In most literary and artistic …

Mar 22, 2023 · The Erymanthian Boar was a ferocious beast, known for terrorizing those who lived near its mountainous lair. In the end, it was captured alive by Heracles, who had been …

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 …