Mythology of Heracles
22 entries in the Mythology of Heracles compendium.
AdmeteMycenaean princess whose girdle quest became a Heraclean labor.AegimiusMythical Dorian king who allied with Heracles against the Lapiths.Alcaeus (mythology)Multiple figures in Greek myth share this name.AmphitryonHusband of Alcmene and stepfather of Heracles.AntaeusGiant wrestler defeated by Heracles in the 11th Labour.Antiope (Amazon)Amazon daughter of Ares, abducted by Theseus.Atlas (mythology)Titan condemned to hold up the heavens.Busiris (king of Egypt)Egyptian king slain by Heracles after attempting to sacrifice him.CithaeronMountain range in central Greece, sacred to Dionysus.DexamenusName of at least three figures in Greek mythology.Diomedes of ThraceKing of Thrace known for his man-eating horses.DryopesAboriginal tribe expelled by Heracles and settled in six locations.Erginus (king of Orchomenus)King of Orchomenus who fought Thebes and was defeated by Heracles.EumolpusLegendary Thracian king and founder of the Eleusinian Mysteries.EurystheusKing who imposed the Twelve Labors on Heracles.Eurytus of OechaliaArcher who taught Heracles and challenged Apollo.GerasGod of old age, depicted fighting Heracles.Hercules at the crossroadsA parable of choice between Vice and Virtue.IolausTheban hero, charioteer and companion of Heracles.IphiclesMaternal half-twin brother of Heracles and Calydonian boar hunter.Labours of HerculesTwelve tasks performed by Heracles in service to King Eurystheus.LaomedonTrojan king who broke a promise to Heracles.
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