Mythology

Other Stories about Hercules

Hercules' adventures didn't begin and end with his 12 Labors. The hero's life was non-stop action, from start to finish. Like Superman or Xena, Hercules faced a never-ending cast of villains and difficult situations....

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The Muses from Greek Mythology

The Muses are the nine goddesses of inspiration, creativity, and knowledge in Greek mythology. They are the daughters of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory. The Muses are often depicted as young, beautiful women, each with her own unique attributes and areas of expertise. The Nine Muses: Calliope: The muse of epic poet...

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Hercules and the Giants

The Giants were as tall as mountains and so strong as to be unbeatable. The Olympian gods were anthropomorphic, which means that they looked a lot like human men and women. But the Giants were frightening to look at. According to Apollodorus, their shaggy hair drooped from their heads and chins, and they had dragon scales on their feet....

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Heracles and the Rulers of Greece

Heracles: The Twelve Labors of the Hero in Ancient Art and Literature [J. P. Adams' Greek Mythology class handouts.]...

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Myths & Legends

Quite exhaustive Myths and Mythology...

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