To say that Hera, wife of Zeus, had it in for her step-son is an understatement at best. Herakles, better known as Hercules (Greek vs. Roman), was… Read more “Introduction: the Twelve Labors of Hercules”
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The Life of Hercules: Birth and Infancy
Hercules (Greek: Heracles) remains a celebrated figure to this day, representing strength and heroism. However, while most of us know his name, his stories are not always… Read more “The Life of Hercules: Birth and Infancy”
The Mythic Dog and The Mahabharata
In the Hindu epic poem the Mahabharata, after an awful, brutal war that made brother turn on brother, student turn on teacher, and saint turn on god,… Read more “The Mythic Dog and The Mahabharata”
