Hercules Articles

More You Should Know About Hercules
Hercules is renowned for his feats at birth and his 12 Labors, but Hercules did much more in his life. Here are more of Hercules' feats and deeds you should know.

How Did Hercules Die?
Learn about the death of Hercules.

Shield of Heracles, by Hesiod
In the Shield of Hercules, attributed to Hesiod, and translated by Evelyn-White, the story of Hercules is told from before Hercules' birth when his mother Alcmene first attracted the notice of Zeus.

Hercules - Madness and Atonement of Hercules
Although he had an insanity excuse for it, Hercules, the greatest of the Greek heroes, murdered his wife and children, and killed a couple of his brother's kids, as well. It was to atone for this crime that he started on the 12 labors. Read why he went insane and who drove him to it.

Herakles or Heracles
Herakles is the Greek form of Hercules.

Quiz on the 12 Labors of Hercules
Multiple choice quiz on Hercules and his 12 labors.

Who Were the Parents of Hercules
Learn about the parents of Hercules, both divine and mortal.

Hercules' Children and Their Mothers
A list showing Hercules' mates and the children they bore.

Golden Fleece and Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
Etext of The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles, by Padraic Colum.

Who Was Hercules?
Most of what we know about the hero Hercules comes from the Library of Apollodorus, but Pausanias, Tacitus, and Plutarch also wrote about him. In addition, Herodotus wrote about a Hercules worshipped in Egypt.

Hercules Giant Killer
The story of Hercules' giant-slaying action.