Heracles was born with a mortal twin, Iphicles, whose father was the real Amphitryon. Heracles’ existence was proof of Zeus’ illicit affairs and Hera, his wife, enraged by this conspired against him as revenge for her husband’s infidelities. Heracles was born to the mortal woman Alcmene and Zeus, who disguised himself as her husband Amphitryon home early from the war. The most famous stories of his life were The Twelve Labours of Heracles. He was often portrayed with a lion skin and a club. With Hermes, Heracles was the patron and protector of gymnasia, and he was a playful individual playing games and entertaining children. When his brawn would not suffice, he would call upon his wits to outsmart the King Augeas of Elis or tricking Atlas into taking the weight of the heavens once again. Heracles was known for his extraordinary strength, courage and cleverness. The son of Zeus and the mortal woman Alcmene, he was considered the greatest of the heroes, a symbol of masculinity, sire of a long line of royal clans and the champion of the Olympian order against terrible monsters. Note: Persephone's mother, Demeter, mentions 'our family' to Hercules in ' The Other Side' - although she doesn't go into details on how Persephone and Demeter are related to Hercules.Heracles, also known as Hercules in Greek texts, is one of the most recognised and famous of the divine heroes in Greek mythology. Bliss, Cupid's son, was Hercules' great nephew Ī first cousin of Hercules' was Triton, son of Poseidon.Hercules had at least one mortal uncle or aunt, the parent of Iloran. Hercules was briefly engaged to Lucretiana, although he had no intention of marrying her and she ended up breaking it off after seeing how dangerous a life he leads. She was killed by Strife, though history was later rewritten and she lived but never had a relationship with Hercules. However, Hera killed Deianeira and all three children with a fireball. He had three children with her: Aeson, Klonus, and Ilea. Hercules' first marriage was to Deianeira. Through his stepfather Jason, Hercules was the stepbrother of Seska and several step-siblings killed by Medeathis. Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter.Ares, god of war (son of Zeus and Hera).

Apollo, god of light (son of Zeus and Hera).

Iphicles, mortal half-brother (son of Amphitryon and Alcmene).

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