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Herakles
There is more material available on Herakles than any other Greek god or hero. His story has many more episodes than those of other heroes, concerning his life and death as well as his battles with myriad monsters and other opponents. In literature, he appears in our earliest Greek epic and lyric poetry, is reinvented for the tragic and comic stage, and later finds his way into such unlikely areas as philosophical writing and love poetry. In art, his exploits are amongst the earliest identifiable mythological scenes, and his easily-recognisable figure with lionskin and club was a familiar sight throughout antiquity in sculpture, vase-painting and other media. He was held up as an ancestor an...
Hercules
Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between Greek and Roman myths, and describes the birth and life of the demigod Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology.
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Herakles Inside and Outside the Church
Herakles Inside and Outside the Church: from the first Apologists to the Quattrocento explores the reception of the ancient Greek hero Herakles (the Roman Hercules) in the predominantly Christian cultures which succeeded classical antiquity in Europe. Each chapter takes a particular literary or visual incarnation, grappling with the question of the hero’s significance within the early Church, in less formal contexts, and beyond Christendom in his unexpected role as Buddha’s companion in Gandharan art. The volume is one of four to be published in the Metaforms series examining the extraordinarily persistent role of Herakles-Hercules in western culture up to the present day, drawing together scholars from a range of disciplines to offer a unique insight into the hero’s perennial appeal.
Herakles and Hercules
Herakles and Hercules: two names for a figure of pervasive appeal in Antiquity. He was a hero of myth and a god with cult associations. He was ancestor of Macedonian kings, patron of Carthaginian generals and of Roman emperors, and a role model for Stoic philosophers. As a performer of the famous labours, wanderer, liberator, madman and murderer of kin, Herakles-Hercules has retained his fascination down to the present. The eleven new studies in this volume explore why this figure appealed so widely in Antiquity. They examine his role in ancient myth and philosophy, drama and art, as well as in politics and propaganda, warfare and religion.
Hercules
Perform this script about an emergency room technician who is bestowed with the powers of Hercules so that he may defend the world against an invasion of evil from the world of ancient myths.
Hercules
Recounts the story of the mythological hero, Hercules, child of Zeus and a mortal woman, including his twelve labors and ending with his ascension to Mount Olympus as a god.
Gods and Heroes
Reproduction of the original: Gods and Heroes by R.E Francillon
Who was Hercules? Greek Mythology for Kids | Children's Greek & Roman Books
Reading stories of powerful creatures never fail to attract a child’s attention. Made-up worlds are simply too fantastic to ignore. But did you know that myths are different because they also hold clues on the culture and tradition of a certain country? The popularity of these stories is the secret of the survival of the local customs and traditions. In this book, let’s talk about Hercules.
Bulfinch's Mythology
Thomas Bulfinch's 'Bulfinch's Mythology' stands as a keystone in the study and enjoyment of classical mythology. Skillfully blending the tales of gods and heroes from Greek, Roman, and Norse traditions, Bulfinch has created an accessible narrative with a prose style that entices both academic and lay readers alike. His commitment to preserving these tales in a form that retains their original splendor while making them comprehensible to a 19th-century audience established a literary context from which many have discovered the rich tapestry of mythological stories. The book's systematic recounting also reflects the Victorian era's burgeoning interest in history, culture, and storytelling. Bul...
