Heracles
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Summary
Heracles is a demigod of Greek mythology[1]. He was born in Thebes[2]. He draws 33,783 Wikipedia views per month (demigod of greek mythology category, ranking #1 of 4).[3]
Key Facts
- Father: Zeus[4]
- Mother: Alkmene[5]
- Spouse: Deianira[6], Megara[7], Hebe[8], Omphale[9]
- Child: Agelaus[10], Gelonus[11], Alcaeus[12], Bucolus[13], Antileon[14], Aechmagoras[15], Glenus[16], Hyllus[17], Hodites[18], Macaria[19], Ctesippus[20], Alexiares[21], Anicetus[22], Therimachus[23]
- Country of citizenship: Thebes[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Heracles include G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (men's association football)[26], a men's association football team[27], in Greece[28], founded in 1908[29], headquartered in Thessaloniki[30]; Heracles Almelo[31], an association football club[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1903[34], headquartered in Almelo[35]; Hercules[36], a constellation[37]; Heracleidae[38], a group of Greek mythical characters[39]; G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (men's basketball)[40], a basketball team[41], in Greece[42], founded in 1908[43], headquartered in Thessaloniki[44]; G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis[45], a multisports club[46], in Greece[47], founded in 1908[48], headquartered in Thessaloniki[49]; 532 Herculina[50]; and Iraklis Gerolakkou[51].
Why It Matters
Heracles has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 97 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Polydamas of Skotoussa[54], a pancratiast[55], -0500–-0460[56], awarded the Olympic victor, pankration[57].
Entities named for him include G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (men's association football)[26], a men's association football team[27], in Greece[28], founded in 1908[29], headquartered in Thessaloniki[30]; Heracles Almelo[31], an association football club[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1903[34], headquartered in Almelo[35]; Hercules[36], a constellation[37]; Heracleidae[38], a group of Greek mythical characters[39]; G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (men's basketball)[40], a basketball team[41], in Greece[42], founded in 1908[43], headquartered in Thessaloniki[44]; and G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis[45], a multisports club[46], in Greece[47], founded in 1908[48], headquartered in Thessaloniki[49].
FAQs
Where was Heracles born?
Heracles's place of birth was Thebes[2].
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[54].