Articles related to "Heracles"
The Cattle of Geryon
Taking a few cows from a Titan proves a complicated task for the hero Heracles.
heracles • cattle of geryon • cacus • hydra • eurystheus
Taking a few cows from a Titan proves a complicated task for the hero Heracles.
heracles • cattle of geryon • cacus • hydra • eurystheus
The Ceryneian Hind
Frustrated by the success of the young hero, Eurystheus hoped to get the gods on his side by getting Heracles on their bad side.
heracles • hercules • ceryneian hind • artemis • apollo
Frustrated by the success of the young hero, Eurystheus hoped to get the gods on his side by getting Heracles on their bad side.
heracles • hercules • ceryneian hind • artemis • apollo
The Twelve Labors of Heracles
Definition of the glossary term twelve labors of Heracles
heracles • hercules • eurystheus • 12 labors of heracles • hera
Definition of the glossary term twelve labors of Heracles
heracles • hercules • eurystheus • 12 labors of heracles • hera
Heracles
Born of the gods, Heracles possessed unnatural physical strength. But his destiny would be to fight against the rage and jealousy of Hera.
heracles • hercules • twelve labors • greek mythology • zeus
Born of the gods, Heracles possessed unnatural physical strength. But his destiny would be to fight against the rage and jealousy of Hera.
heracles • hercules • twelve labors • greek mythology • zeus
The Lernaean Hydra
Heracles was forced to slay the Hydra, a serpent with several heads. This proved to be a formidable task.
heracles • hercules • hydra • lernaean hydra • iolaus
Heracles was forced to slay the Hydra, a serpent with several heads. This proved to be a formidable task.
heracles • hercules • hydra • lernaean hydra • iolaus
The Erymanthian Boar
Heracles relied upon help from a friend to capture the vicious creature.
heracles • hercules • erymanthian boar • centaur • chiron
Heracles relied upon help from a friend to capture the vicious creature.
heracles • hercules • erymanthian boar • centaur • chiron
The Mares of Diomedes
Heracles was charged with the task of taming and capturing the massive horses of the King of Thrace
heracles • mares of diomedes • king diomedes • thrace • eurystheus
Heracles was charged with the task of taming and capturing the massive horses of the King of Thrace
heracles • mares of diomedes • king diomedes • thrace • eurystheus
The Nemean Lion
This seemingly impossible task was the first of the Twelve Labors of Heracles, as named by his enemy Eurystheus.
heracles • hercules • nemean lion • eurystheus • athena
This seemingly impossible task was the first of the Twelve Labors of Heracles, as named by his enemy Eurystheus.
heracles • hercules • nemean lion • eurystheus • athena
The Augean Stables
Heracles was saddled with the unpleasant task of cleaning out the stables of the largest herd of cattle in the country - in one day.
heracles • hercules • augean stables • augeus • eurystheus
Heracles was saddled with the unpleasant task of cleaning out the stables of the largest herd of cattle in the country - in one day.
heracles • hercules • augean stables • augeus • eurystheus
Cerberus
The hero must confront the Underworld in order to complete his final task.
heracles • cerberus • hades • underworld • eleusis
The hero must confront the Underworld in order to complete his final task.
heracles • cerberus • hades • underworld • eleusis
Golden Apples of the Hesperides
In order to get the enchanted apples from Hera's garden, Heracles has to trick a titan.
heracles • golden apples of the hesperides • hesperides • atlas • nymphs
In order to get the enchanted apples from Hera's garden, Heracles has to trick a titan.
heracles • golden apples of the hesperides • hesperides • atlas • nymphs
The Cretan Bull
Heracles had no trouble convincing the Cretan King to hand over the pesky Cretan Bull
heracles • cretan bull • pasiphae • minos • crete
Heracles had no trouble convincing the Cretan King to hand over the pesky Cretan Bull
heracles • cretan bull • pasiphae • minos • crete
The Girdle of Hippolyta
A complicated yarn is the result of Heracles' attempt to obtain Hippolyta's girdle.
heracles • girdle of hippolyta • hippolyta • theseus • antiope
A complicated yarn is the result of Heracles' attempt to obtain Hippolyta's girdle.
heracles • girdle of hippolyta • hippolyta • theseus • antiope
Who Were the Centaurs?
Half man half horse, the Centaur Cheiron was, unlike his violent fellow Centaurs, a wise, benevolent creature that lived in the wooded mountains of Thessaly, Greece.
centaurs • centaur • who were the centaurs • mythological creatures • ancient greece
Half man half horse, the Centaur Cheiron was, unlike his violent fellow Centaurs, a wise, benevolent creature that lived in the wooded mountains of Thessaly, Greece.
centaurs • centaur • who were the centaurs • mythological creatures • ancient greece
Olympia and the Olympic Games
The Ancient Olympic Games began as a celebration, but evolved into a spectacle of athletic perfection and individual achievement.
olympia • olympic games • ancient greek • zeus • temple of zeus
The Ancient Olympic Games began as a celebration, but evolved into a spectacle of athletic perfection and individual achievement.
olympia • olympic games • ancient greek • zeus • temple of zeus
The Frogs by Aristophanes
Aristophanes' play The Frogs shows the ancient heroes and tragedians of Athens as greedy, randy scoundrels. It has some singing amphibians too.
the frogs • aristophanes • ancient greek comedy • dionysus • heracles
Aristophanes' play The Frogs shows the ancient heroes and tragedians of Athens as greedy, randy scoundrels. It has some singing amphibians too.
the frogs • aristophanes • ancient greek comedy • dionysus • heracles
The Stymphalian Birds
Heracles gets a little help from some divine friends in order to chase off some fierce flying creatures
heracles • stymphalian birds • lake stymphalus • athena • hephaestus
Heracles gets a little help from some divine friends in order to chase off some fierce flying creatures
heracles • stymphalian birds • lake stymphalus • athena • hephaestus
Greek Gods and Myths, Hades and Persephone
Owing to his relationship with Persephone, Hades is not solely known as the ruler of the dead. His actions show how the lives of the gods affect the lives of mortals.
greek god hades • god of the underworld • god of the dead • hades and persephone • hades brother of zeus
Owing to his relationship with Persephone, Hades is not solely known as the ruler of the dead. His actions show how the lives of the gods affect the lives of mortals.
greek god hades • god of the underworld • god of the dead • hades and persephone • hades brother of zeus
The Words We Use
Words of Greek origin are replete with allusions both subtle and obvious to the doings of the Greek gods and those they condescended to associate with such as King Tantalus and Achilles.
king tantalus • greek mythology • hercules • heracles • pan
Words of Greek origin are replete with allusions both subtle and obvious to the doings of the Greek gods and those they condescended to associate with such as King Tantalus and Achilles.
king tantalus • greek mythology • hercules • heracles • pan
Ancient Corinth
Ancient Corinth was a very important city among the Greek city-states, controlling a most of the communications and passage of trade ships and merchants in its heyday.
corinth • isthmus of corinth • peloponnesus • diolkos • polis
Ancient Corinth was a very important city among the Greek city-states, controlling a most of the communications and passage of trade ships and merchants in its heyday.
corinth • isthmus of corinth • peloponnesus • diolkos • polis
The Ulster Cycle
Containing over eighty stories, including the famous Táin Bo Cúailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cooley) the Ulster Cycle is the largest of the Irish Mythological Cycles.
ulster cycle • cúchulainn • irish myth • irish mythological cycles • cattle raid of cooley
Containing over eighty stories, including the famous Táin Bo Cúailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cooley) the Ulster Cycle is the largest of the Irish Mythological Cycles.
ulster cycle • cúchulainn • irish myth • irish mythological cycles • cattle raid of cooley
The Legend of Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna
The hydra had a terrifying power: for every head cut off, two would grow in its place.
hercules • herakles • heracles • hydra • hercules and the hydra
The hydra had a terrifying power: for every head cut off, two would grow in its place.
hercules • herakles • heracles • hydra • hercules and the hydra
Ancient Greek Heroes
Greek heroes were a fascinating lot. Here are a few of the more important ones.
ancient greece • ancient greek heroes • greek heroes • greek mythology • herakles
Greek heroes were a fascinating lot. Here are a few of the more important ones.
ancient greece • ancient greek heroes • greek heroes • greek mythology • herakles
Anne Carson's Monster
In her novel-in-verse, Autobiography of Red, why has Anne Carson harnessed creatures from Ancient Greece to tell a story of adolescent love in modern Canada?
poetry • autobiography of red • anne carson • novel-in-verse • poem
In her novel-in-verse, Autobiography of Red, why has Anne Carson harnessed creatures from Ancient Greece to tell a story of adolescent love in modern Canada?
poetry • autobiography of red • anne carson • novel-in-verse • poem
Medusa and other Monsters of Greek Mythology
For each ancient Greek hero, there was a monster for him to slay. Be it a snake-haired Medusa or a ravaging boar, the monsters are often more interesting than the heroes!
medusa • perseus and medusa • greek monsters • greek myths • greek legends
For each ancient Greek hero, there was a monster for him to slay. Be it a snake-haired Medusa or a ravaging boar, the monsters are often more interesting than the heroes!
medusa • perseus and medusa • greek monsters • greek myths • greek legends
Portraits of Alexander the Great
Lysippos was the only artist authorized to make Alexander's image. He wanted to convey Alexander's arete (virtue) and ethos (personal character).
alexander the great • lysippos • alexander the great portraiture • alexander the the great artwork • apelles
Lysippos was the only artist authorized to make Alexander's image. He wanted to convey Alexander's arete (virtue) and ethos (personal character).
alexander the great • lysippos • alexander the great portraiture • alexander the the great artwork • apelles
Tolkien's Time Machine: When Literary Worlds Collide
Most readers agree that The Lord of the Rings is a unique book. And though J.R.R. Tolkien is credited with helping launch the modern fantasy literary genre, there are no other books which approach LoTR in quality and perfection. Why? Could it be that Tolkien was pursuing a goal which no one else has yet attempted?
the lord of the rings • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • medieval romand • heroic romance
Most readers agree that The Lord of the Rings is a unique book. And though J.R.R. Tolkien is credited with helping launch the modern fantasy literary genre, there are no other books which approach LoTR in quality and perfection. Why? Could it be that Tolkien was pursuing a goal which no one else has yet attempted?
the lord of the rings • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • medieval romand • heroic romance
Greek Myths for Children
Usborne's Greek Myths is one in a series of miniature editions. It is a useful introduction into Greek mythology for young children, both at home and in schools.
greek myths • greeks myths for children • myths and legends • teaching myths and legends • teacher resources for literacy
Usborne's Greek Myths is one in a series of miniature editions. It is a useful introduction into Greek mythology for young children, both at home and in schools.
greek myths • greeks myths for children • myths and legends • teaching myths and legends • teacher resources for literacy
Jason, the Argonauts, and Medea
Equipped with a strong ship and heroic crew, Jason sets off to fulfill his destiny, and get revenge. And with the aid of a powerful woman, he almost gets what he wants.
jason • argo • argonauts • medea • golden fleece
Equipped with a strong ship and heroic crew, Jason sets off to fulfill his destiny, and get revenge. And with the aid of a powerful woman, he almost gets what he wants.
jason • argo • argonauts • medea • golden fleece
Theseus
Theseus was a Greek hero of divine ancestry with a knack of taking care of nasty beasts. His legacy is not only that only that of a great hero, but also Athenian king.
theseus • aegeus • poseidon • athens • attica
Theseus was a Greek hero of divine ancestry with a knack of taking care of nasty beasts. His legacy is not only that only that of a great hero, but also Athenian king.
theseus • aegeus • poseidon • athens • attica
Helen of Troy - Part 1
Read about Helen of Troy's enigmatic life.
helen of troy • trojan war • tyndareus • zeus • hades
Read about Helen of Troy's enigmatic life.
helen of troy • trojan war • tyndareus • zeus • hades
Cats in Mythology: Housecats, Jaguars, Leopards, Lions, and Tigers
Mythology and folklore sometimes influence our way of looking at certain things. Check out what the cat's part has been over the ages.
mythology • folklore • cat • tiger • lion
Mythology and folklore sometimes influence our way of looking at certain things. Check out what the cat's part has been over the ages.
mythology • folklore • cat • tiger • lion
Helen of Troy - Part 2
A short history of Paris' early life before he meets the beautiful Helen of Troy.
helen of troy • ancient greece • ancient greece history • paris • zeus
A short history of Paris' early life before he meets the beautiful Helen of Troy.
helen of troy • ancient greece • ancient greece history • paris • zeus
Commercial Fora in Ancient Rome
Commerce was vital to the increasing growth of Rome and to the happiness of its people. Merchant forums provided space for Romans to gather and buy all that they needed.
forum • merchant forums • rome • roman republic • rome's commercial forums
Commerce was vital to the increasing growth of Rome and to the happiness of its people. Merchant forums provided space for Romans to gather and buy all that they needed.
forum • merchant forums • rome • roman republic • rome's commercial forums
The Olympics of Ancient Greece
The first Olympic Games were held from before 776 BC and adhered to a strict truce between rival nations throughout Greece.
the olympics of ancient greece • the original olympic games • the first olympic games • the olympics • the olympic games
The first Olympic Games were held from before 776 BC and adhered to a strict truce between rival nations throughout Greece.
the olympics of ancient greece • the original olympic games • the first olympic games • the olympics • the olympic games
The Spirit Blu-ray Review
"Toilets are always funny" may just become one of your everyday phrases after watching one of the more agreeably bizarre big-budget mainstream films to hit in some time
the spirit • frank miller • blu-ray • film review • samuel l. jackson
"Toilets are always funny" may just become one of your everyday phrases after watching one of the more agreeably bizarre big-budget mainstream films to hit in some time
the spirit • frank miller • blu-ray • film review • samuel l. jackson
Amazons
This article is about Amazons and tells more about the teller of the tale than the tale itself reveals.
androgyne • greeks • ancient • unknown world • gods
This article is about Amazons and tells more about the teller of the tale than the tale itself reveals.
androgyne • greeks • ancient • unknown world • gods
Religious Influence In Ancient Greece
In a world where gods walked the earth, the mortals with whom they co-existed left nothing to chance. For the Ancient Greeks, everything happened for a reason.
ancient greek religion • ancient greek politics • ancient greek law • ancient greek medicine • ancient greek warfare
In a world where gods walked the earth, the mortals with whom they co-existed left nothing to chance. For the Ancient Greeks, everything happened for a reason.
ancient greek religion • ancient greek politics • ancient greek law • ancient greek medicine • ancient greek warfare
Venus and Mars
An interlude with Venus as she plays her song upon her man with links to Ovid's Book IV of the Metamorphoses and Hesiod's Theogony for the explanation of her peculiar conception. Illustrations are linked to add a bit of color with links for celestial observance of conjunction of Mars and Venus in the heavens as well as a poem by Theodore Roethke to give a classical cast to the essay.
theodore roethke • woman • venus • aphrodite • mars
An interlude with Venus as she plays her song upon her man with links to Ovid's Book IV of the Metamorphoses and Hesiod's Theogony for the explanation of her peculiar conception. Illustrations are linked to add a bit of color with links for celestial observance of conjunction of Mars and Venus in the heavens as well as a poem by Theodore Roethke to give a classical cast to the essay.
theodore roethke • woman • venus • aphrodite • mars
Ancient History Glossary
This glossary of common (and not so common) terms, people, and events from ancient history is a good resource to use when studying ancient times.
ancient history • glossary • greek • roman • egyptian
This glossary of common (and not so common) terms, people, and events from ancient history is a good resource to use when studying ancient times.
ancient history • glossary • greek • roman • egyptian
Charon and Kerberos in the Land of the Dead
Ferryman Charon carried the dead souls across the boundary of the underworld where the 3-headed dog, Kerberos awaited to welcome them.
charon • kerberos • land of the dead • underworld • ferryman
Ferryman Charon carried the dead souls across the boundary of the underworld where the 3-headed dog, Kerberos awaited to welcome them.
charon • kerberos • land of the dead • underworld • ferryman
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