The Twelve Labors of Hercules occupy a special place in the pantheon of Greek mythology, exemplifying the ancient beliefs of ...

Zeus creates an image of Hercules for Hercules and all the citizens of Thebes to see. Hercules' adoptive mortal parents are Amphitryon and Alcmene. After Pain and Panic kidnapped baby Hercules, the ...

When King Salmoneus impersonates Zeus, the king of the gods smites him for his gall. The good people of Thessaly, however, turn to Hercules for leadership and crown him as their new king instead.