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Who Was Hercules?
Basics on the Greek hero Hercules (Heracles or Herakles), his family, the conflicting stories about him, and movies on Hercules.

Poseidon - The Lesser Share Part IIa
If it hadn't been for Poseidon, Theseus would never have been the leading hero of Athens; Jason would have been short-staffed; and Hercules would have had fewer labors. Still, if you're looking for lots of violent confrontations between mortal heroes and the trident wielder, you'll be disappointed. Most of Poseidon's work in the legends was done before the heroes were born.

Hercules - Madness and Atonement of the 12 Labors of Hercules
Why Hercules had to do the 12 labors for Eurystheus.