HERCULES: The Bastard of Olympus! #epicstories #hercules #olympus #mithology #legends

Hercules, known in Greek mythology as Heracles, was the son of Zeus, king of the gods, and Alcmene, a mortal. Hera, jealous of his illegitimate birth, tried to kill him several times, but failed. Hercules showed superhuman strength and bravery from a young age. However, in a fit of madness, he killed his wife and children. To redeem himself, he underwent the twelve labors imposed by Eurystheus, king of Mycenae. These included fighting the Nemean lion, the Lernaean hydra, and capturing the Eryman