Hercules

But mainly what I found most interesting of all was that even though he was the god of war he was still able to be defeated by gods that were under his status and even by mortals or in other words humans. Which, in a way is very embarrassing for a god that is one of the twelve gods on Mount Olympus. So I decide that I want to know, why? So I started looking and looking for myths that would help me find the answer I was looking for and that is when I came across the myth of Ares and Hercules, another of Zeus sons. The god of war, Ares, was a very handsome looking god because he was able to make Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love, even feel in love with him while she was married to another man.

Jason vs Hercules In Greek mythology, the children of the gods are heroes known for their dedication and their accomplishments. Hercules and Jason are two very well known heroes in Greek mythology. There are many similarities between them because they both show great strength and courage; however, they are different by their accomplishments and life ending. Although Jason and Hercules were both raised in secret, unknown places, they faced different life challenges. Jason was the son of King Phrixus of Lolcus, but his wicked uncle Pelias overthrew the throne when Jason was young.

The name Herakles means "glorious gift of Hera". This made Hera even angrier. When Hercules was an infant, Hera sent two serpents to destroy him in his cradle. However, Hercules strangled them, one in each hand, before they could bite him. When Hercules grew up and had become a great warrior, he married a young woman named Megara.

Hercules never thought of the consequences that his actions would bring about before he followed through with them. First, Theseus was very strong. He fought many terrible horrendous monsters such as the Minotaur, "..a monster, half bull, half human.." (p.151), and went on many great ventures such as the Quest for the Golden Fleece. Theseus showed his great strength in adventures such as the one with the Minotaur. Hercules was also involved in many great adventures in which his great strength was shown.

When Hercules was a baby Hera sent two snakes to kill Hercules. Her planned failed greatly after Hercules strangled the snakes to death. (McCaughrean, 6) After Hercules was married Hera drove Hercules insane. He went psychotic, Hercules ended up killing his wife and three children (Yale.edu, 2). After Hercules turned back to his normal self, he saw what he had done.

(Mythology Study Guide) Hercules is one of the greatest Greek heros of all time. Hercules was strong and has been since birth. In actuality he is the strongest man who has ever existed, so he thinks of him himself as godly. He is half-god because he is a son of Zeus. Hercules showed his strength from early age, he once wrestled a snake who was bothering him.

His mother was Gaia, goddess of mother earth, and his father was Poseidon, god of the sea. (Encyclopedia Mythica, 1) Antaeus was said to be the strongest of all the gods. He was King of Lydia and greatly renowned as a great wrestler. As the myth states, Antaeus defeated and killed all who vainly tried to upscale him. It was said that he gained more and more strength every time he touched his mother,-the earth- for she supplied him with never ending strength.

He allegedly had an affair with a human who bore him a son known as Hercules. Hercules was known to have the power of strength. He was powerful and could win just about every battle he fought. He was the direct descendant of the mighty Zeus himself. Now Sparta is Greek nation, so they too believed their origin was from one of these gods.

This conundrum bemused Lithia long enough for baby Hercules to be born. Unfortunately Eurystheus had already ... ... middle of paper ... ... at him with armor and weapons. He quickly unsheathed his sword and killed Hippolyta and removed her belt from her cold dying body. This lead to the great battle between Hercules the greek and the Amazonians. Once the enemy had been driven away Hercules carried the belt to King Eurystheus thus completing his mission.

These are all characteristic of a typical Greek myth, many of which directly relate to Achilles himself. Many knew Achilles for not only his incomparable strength and war ethos, but also his possession of consuming rage. It was true; Achilles had a temper. But it was most likely that temper that led to his ability to increase his death toll as he did, such as his famous slay of Hector during the Troy War. It is obvious that Achilles was an amazing warrior, but the question still remains of whether or not Achilles resembles a typical Greek hero based on r... ... middle of paper ... ...eople knew that Achilles was the greatest warrior of their time, and he didn’t have to do much other than be himself to prove that.