Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Is Heracles a true Greek Hero?

The 1st trait of a hero is to ';Be a demi-god (half mortal, half immortal) or have a god in the family';. Since it is said that Zeus is Heracles protector, does that count? Zeus isnt really a part of Heracles family. Please help me out and Thank you!Is Heracles a true Greek Hero?
Zeus is Heracles' father, so this works. Heracles, along with Theseus, and perhaps Jason, is the archetypal Greek hero.Is Heracles a true Greek Hero?
Zeus was no less than Heracles' FATHER. The story goes that Zeus begot Heracles on Alcmena, the wife of Amphitryon, by assuming Amphitryon's form. Zeus's ever-jealous wife, Hera, actually prolonged Alcmena's labor until a clever servant tricked her into letting the baby be born. He was named Heracles, ';glory of Hera,'; in the hope of placating the goddess, but it didn't work, and she had it in for him all his life.
actually, Zeus is Heracles' father (or so says the myth). Zeus had an affair with the mortal, Alcmene. When Alcmene gave birth, she named the boy Heracles, meaning 'Glory of Hera', to try and get on the goddess's good side. However, Hera was angry that Zeus was having affairs, and she took it out on his other children. Hera made Hercales insane, making him kill his wife and kids, and then gave him the 12 labors to redeem himself. That's how the myth of Heracles got started.
Absolutely. Heracles showed strength to his enemies and loyalty to his family. Both of these qualities make him a true Greek Hero.
What about Theseus (with the minotaur)? He's not descended from a god either and is generally considered a very imporant mythical greek hero.
according to the Disney cartoon, sure
yes ofcourse....

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