Heracles

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In Greek mythology, Heracles, or Herakl?s ("glory of Hera", ηρακλης) was a divine hero, the demigod son of Zeus and Alcmene, and stepson of Amphitryon ? Alcmene's rightful husband and grand-son of Perseus. In Roman mythology he was called Hercules. He was, arguably, the greatest of the mythical Greek heroes, best known for his superhuman strength and many stories are told of his life. The most famous group of stories tell of The Twelve Labours of Herakles. His Etruscan equivalent was Hercle, a son of Tinia and Uni. He was also identified with Heryshaf (Egyptian mythology).

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Curiously, in temples that were set up to praise Herakles, the priests wore female clothing, possibly connected to the myth of Omphale.

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A Close View of the Head of the Greek God Heracles