Hercules
By Zack LeFevre
All About Hercules
- Hercules was a hero in greek mythology who was the son of the god Zeus and mortal Alcmene.
- Hercules is thought to have accomplished many quests, including capturing the Cretan Bull, stealing the apples of the Hesperides, capturing and bringing back Cerberus, and many, many more.
- In art, Hercules is commonly represented wearing a lion skin, wielding a club, and having toned, muscular features.
Painting of Hercules by wraithdt on DeviantArt
Hercules in the 1999 Disney film
Dwayne Johnson as Hercules
How Hercules is a part of the folk tale genre
Hercules has a clear conflict: Hercules is always the good guy and he always faces a villain, usually a mythical monster.
Hercules stories always have stereotypical characters: The hero, Hercules, always overcomes a challenge and proves his strength against villains.