Heracles
0 sources
Heracles
Summary
Heracles is a demigod of Greek mythology[1]. Born in Thebes[2], he… he has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3]
Key Facts
- Born in Thebes[2], Heracles…
- Heracles's father was Zeus[4].
- Heracles's mother was Alkmene[5].
- Heracles was married to Deianira[6].
- Among Heracles's spouses was Megara[7].
- Heracles was married to Hebe[8].
- Among Heracles's spouses was Omphale[9].
- A child of Heracles was Agelaus[10].
- A child of Heracles was Gelonus[11].
- A child of Heracles was Alcaeus[12].
- A child of Heracles was Bucolus[13].
- A child of Heracles was Antileon[14].
- A child of Heracles was Aechmagoras[15].
- Heracles held citizenship in Thebes[16].
- Heracles is recorded as male[17].
- Heracles's instance of is recorded as demigod of Greek mythology[18].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Thebes[2], Heracles… his father was Zeus[4]. His mother was Alkmene[5].
Personal Life
Spouses include Deianira[6], a mythological Greek character[19]; Megara[7], a mythological Greek character[20]; Hebe[8], a goddess[21]; and Omphale[9], a mythological Greek character[22]. Children include Agelaus[10], a mythological Greek character[23]; Gelonus[11], a mythological Greek character[24]; Alcaeus[12], a mythological Greek character[25]; Bucolus[13], a mythological Greek character[26]; Antileon[14], a mythological Greek character[27]; and Aechmagoras[15], a mythological Greek character[28].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Heracles include 532 Herculina[29], an asteroid[30]; G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis[31], a multisports club[32], in Greece[33], founded in 1908[34], headquartered in Thessaloniki[35]; Heracles Almelo[36], an association football club[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1903[39], headquartered in Almelo[40]; Hercules[41], an impact crater[42]; Temple of Hercules[43], a Roman temple[44], in Jordan[45], founded in 0162[46]; G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (men's association football)[47], a men's association football team[48], in Greece[49], founded in 1908[50], headquartered in Thessaloniki[51]; Heracleidae[52]; and Iraklis Gerolakkou[53].
Why It Matters
Heracles has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3] He is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Polydamas of Skotoussa[55], a pancratiast[56], -0500–-0460[57], awarded the Olympic victor, pankration[58].
Entities named for him include 532 Herculina[29], an asteroid[30]; G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis[31], a multisports club[32], in Greece[33], founded in 1908[34], headquartered in Thessaloniki[35]; Heracles Almelo[36], an association football club[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1903[39], headquartered in Almelo[40]; Hercules[41], an impact crater[42]; Temple of Hercules[43], a Roman temple[44], in Jordan[45], founded in 0162[46]; and G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (men's association football)[47], a men's association football team[48], in Greece[49], founded in 1908[50], headquartered in Thessaloniki[51].
FAQs
Where was Heracles born?
Born in Thebes[2], Heracles…
Who were Heracles's parents?
Heracles's father was Zeus[4]. Heracles's mother was Alkmene[5].
Who was Heracles married to?
Heracles's spouses include Deianira[6], Megara[7], Hebe[8], and Omphale[9].
Who did Heracles influence?
Heracles has been cited as an influence by Polydamas of Skotoussa[55].