Heracles

Heracles (ヘラクレス), meaning Glory of Hera (ヘラの栄光) in Greek, or Hercules (ヘラクレス), meaning Glory of Hera (ヘラの栄光) in Latin, born as Alcides (アルシデス), meaning Glory of Hera (ヘラの栄光) in Greek, is formerly a Demigod Strong Warrior (半神強戦士). As a half-mortal, he was tasked with 12 labors in order to gain redemption for the murder of his family. He eventually was murdered by his wife Deianara, who unintentionally poisoned him with hydra venom. At age 60 Heracles became a god, specifically a constellation. After he became a constellation, he is currently known as the God of Bravery (勇敢な神), God of Strength (力の神), Patron of Heroes (英雄の守護者), Doorkeeper of Olympus (オリンパスの門番), God of Heroes (英雄の神), Divine Protector of Mankind (人類の守護神) and the Patron of the Gymnasium (体育館の守護者). His animal symbol is a lion, specifically the lion skin of the Nemean Lion, the first monster son of Orthrus and Chimera that was slain by Heracles during his 12 labors. 
== Background==
Heracles mercilessly killed her wife and children, who were Megara and numerous children of Megara with Heracles. He is a demigod son of Zeus, albeit illegitimate. His rage is also uncontrollable, leading to moments where he become blinded by bloodlust. In Greek mythology, Heracles was the Demigod son of Zeus and a mortal woman named Alcmene, who is the granddaughter of Perseus. Heracles was blessed with unnatural strength from birth. He was outright hated by Zeus' wife, Hera, who drove him to madness as he grew into adulthood. This god-driven madness led him to commit the murder of his wife, Megara, and his sons, which differ depending on sources, according to Hyginus, Heracles has two sons, while others say 3, 4, or even 8. Seeking atonement for his atrocious deed, King Eurystheus assigned Heracles to perform ten labors, like killing the Nemean Lion or the Hydra, but cheated him into doing two more. Heracles, however, had finished all these labors mainly using his strength and found redemption. On his 12th labor, Heracles was responsible for asking his uncle Hades to allow the god's nephew to fetch Hades' pet Cerberus for a walk. Hades agreed on the condition so that the dog is unharmed. Heracles had many more adventures, but was ultimately killed by his own wife Deianara, albeit unintentionally, ascending to Olympus as he died. He also appears in other stories involving other heroes. For example, he was one of Jason's Argonauts. By the events of Twin Shot he is already a god, specifically a constellation, as he died more than 3 millenia ago. 
==Personality==
Heracles is an extremely quick to anger individual, despite this, he shows to greatly respect the gods, principally his father, Zeus, who he is always trying to impress. 
==Appearance==
Heracles' statue is shown as a cat wearing a helmet, like a western imperial knight. However, in real life depictions, Heracles has the impenetrable skin of the Nemean Lion, son of Typhon and Echidna who was killed by the hero as part of his 12 labors. In his true human form, Heracles is a muscular black bearded man with moustache. 
==Abilities==
Heracles was considered the most powerful hero and Demigod in existence. Heracles possessed a wide variety of godly powers that include:
=== Vast Superhuman Strength===
Heracles is physically the strongest demigod. He is stronger than humans by enormous degrees, and likely can overpower many monsters and beasts, as he did with the Nemean Lion. His incredible strength surpasses even some Olympians, with possibly only his father Zeus and other greater gods like Hades being stronger. Thanks to his strength, Heracles could toss or punch enemies across the entire arena, as well as rip off parts of the Arena's walls and throw them with enormous strength. Even if gravely injured, he could lift and move the entire arena's floor with only moderate effort. His superhuman strength also extends to his lower body including his legs. This gives him the ability to jump great heights and vast distances in a single leap.
===Superhuman Agility===
Heracles' agility allows him to move super-humanly quick with little to no effort, able to dodge and react to blows.
===Nigh-Invulnerability ===
Heracles, like most demigods and Gods, is invulnerable to a certain extent. It takes far more to end his life than simple injuries like a human would.
===Superhuman Reflexes===
Heracles has the ability to respond or react to various forms of danger to a degree above a normal human, though not apparently very extreme in supernatural terms. He was able to dodge and block various attacks from different directions while in combat.
===Superhuman Stamina===
Heracles never tires and can remain in battles for very long periods of time.
===Master Combatant===
Heracles is one of the greatest warriors of Olympus aside from his father Zeus, uncles Poseidon, Hades and half-brother Ares himself. Due to his life training and experiences during his 12 labors, Heracles is incredibly skilled in combat which is further improved by his physical prowess and size. He is especially skilled with his Nemean Cestus, a metal lion-shaped gauntlets which he can use for punishing either his enemies or the ground creating massive shock waves in the process. He also has great experience in pure hand-to-hand combat where he can use his strength during which he can beat, strangle or crush his adversaries in his trademark bear embrace. Overall, Heracles' combat abilities were so high, that he managed to give his opponents, including immensely powerful and experienced combatants, one of the hardest fights they would ever face in their lives.
=== ADHD ===
Like most demigods, Heracles possesses inborn supernatural battle reflexes and senses that he uses to analyze the fighting style of his opponent.
=== Massive Strength ===
Heracles's signature and most famous ability was his legendary incredible superhuman strength, as well as his mental fortitude, which came from his parentage, as well as him having once drunk Hera's breast milk as an infant. As a result, Heracles defeated the gods Thanatos, Nereus and Achelous, stalemated Apollo himself in a duel, and even managed to take up Atlas' celestial burden for a short while, which also requires a true heart and great courage. 
=== Bravery and Courage Sensing ===
As the God of Courage and Bravery Heracles more then likely posses influence over this emotions. Such examples of this power would be easing battle jitters, making someone blindingly confident and taking away the courage, leaving only a cowardly mess. It is also possible that his powers can counter that of Phobos and Deimos as Courage is the natural remedy for fear and panic.
=== As the Patron of Heroes ===
It is likely he had some influence and connection to Heroes, more then likely being able to intervene more had he not been anchored at the Gates to the Old world.
=== Strength Granting ===
As the God of Strength it is likely he can bestow similar strength to others either temporarily or permanently.
=== Fighting Skills ===
Heracles was an extremely skilled warrior, most frequently utilizing a heavy club in battle. He was also formidable in hand-to-hand combat, even inventing the combat art of pankration with Theseus.
=== Archery ===
Heracles was an extremely skilled archer, rarely missing a target with his poisonous Hydra arrows (which left incurable lethal wounds). He also notably easily defeated Eurytius in an archery contest, swiftly shot down Geryon's three bodies simultaneously, managed to hit fast centaur Nessus, and even the extremely fast Ceryneian Hind without killing it.
=== Aerokinesis ===
As a son of Zeus, Heracles presumably has the ability to control and manipulate air though this was never shown.
=== Electrokinesis ===
As a son of Zeus, Heracles presumably has the ability to control lightning and static electricity though this was never shown.
=== Mental Fortitude ===
Heracles is shown with his willpower.
=== Nemean Lion Skin ===
His main gear, the skin of the Nemean Lion, is impenetrable. 
=== Weaknesses ===
Heracles' weakness was his temper and lack of intelligence. He was notorious for getting himself into trouble because of his temper. His temper led him into killing people unintentionally and he will lose control of himself. 
==Twin Shot==
===Statue===
In the Nitrome game Twin Shot, Heracles was neither mentioned nor seen physically, but a statue was shown facing a statue of that of Ares, at the ground of a Greek-styled building. Heracles, along with Zeus, Ares and Hades (who was replacing Kratos' part) are on a mission in order to fight off Satan.
=== Demonomachy I===
During the Demonomachy I, Heracles, along with Zeus, Ares and Hades (who was replacing Kratos' part) are on a mission in order to fight Satan. As they encounters Satan, Zeus blasted Satan with lightning bolts and teleported multiple times, but was knocked back by the demon. Despite critically injured, he encouraged his fellow gods to fight back, which made Heracles and Ares knocking Satan's feet, strongly harming the latter. As Hades was about to claim the demon's soul, Zeus delivers his fatal blow on the heart of the demon, killing him.
==Twin Shot II: Good & Evil==
===Demonomachy II===
The Demons are seen climbing Mount Olympus to reach the Holy Grounds, except for Beelzebub and Esh. Helios, Hermes, Hades, Heracles and some soldiers fought in the defensive line. When Poseidon entered the fray, he blasted through Bemabatt Leakhor's chest killing him. The Hippocampi were then summoned and one was defeated by Baraq. Helios was pursued by Shemesh while Hermes was pursued by Spid, when both demons are killed by the Hippocamps. Hades then killed Oqeyanos. Poseidon fought Baraq, but was defeated by being knocked unconscious. Baraq then attempted to kill Zeus, but was blasted away by his thunderbolt. Eros and Apollo of Team Guardian from Five Grand Cardinals then fought over the invasion of the demons, where Baraq was killed by the twin archer gods. 
==Olympian's Crown==
=== Motive===
Heracles resides in Bilbaron as his training grounds. In Bilbaron Subterranean Fortress path A, Heracles serves as the boss of the dungeon. He is encountered when you choose to focus on escaping the scary domain of Ares.
===Battle===
Heracles will slash his sword which is very short-ranged. He will create a shockwave by slamming his sword. Sometimes he will leap off and his sword will shake around the area and return by slamming his sword, creating a full area shockwave, which might instant-kill you. He will use Bloodlust Rage and cause high damage. He keeps repeating this cycle until he is defeated. He will praise you for your strength and let you through. 
== Double Edged ==
Heracles is the fourth boss in Double Edged. He is the major boss in level two. The battle with Heracles is difficult; Heracles uses two attacks, the first of which throws the Spartan(s) back, the second is to pick them up by the legs, jump up, and slam them on the ground. After a certain amount of his health is gone, gladiators will come into the battle to fight the Spartan(s). Using the bow and arrow is an excellent tactic, dealing damage to him from a long range, but he is too short to shoot with it which leaves the war hammer as the best weapon the player has against him.
== Quotes ==
* (To Zeus) Heracles: Why did you do that, father? 
* (To Zeus) So?! What's even the fucking point?! You understand nothing. My first family is dead thanks to my stupid aunt. My life wasted on ridiculous quests. My second wife dead after being tricked into poisoning me and leaving me to a painful demise. And my compensation? I got to become a minor god. Immortal, so I can never forget my pain. Stuck here as a gatekeeper, a doorman, a…a butler for the Olympians. No, you don’t understand, father. I'd better off DEAD and be punished in Tartarus! 
==Trivia==
*Heracles is the Greek equivalent of: 
**Hercules, the Roman god of strength and heroes. 
*From the name of Shazam, Heracles stands for the 'H' in the name, hinting that Shazam has the strength of Heracles, which is that he is physically the strongest demigod.
*Heracles is the Greek name of the hero, while Romans adapted him as Hercules. 
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