Heracles

Heracles, also known as Hercules in Rome and the West, was a divine hero in Greek mythology. He was the son of Zeus and Alcmene, and the foster son of Amphitryon. He was the greatest Greek hero, ancestor of royal clans, and champion of the Olympian order against chthonic monsters. Heracles' cult was adapted to Rome by later Roman emperors, Commodus and Maximian.
==Story==
Heracles, a Greek chthonic hero, was a prominent figure in Greek mythology, with his life often depicted in popular stories like The Twelve Labours of Heracles. His mythology was influenced by Near Eastern motifs and was characterized by a high poetic and tragic atmosphere. Heracles was the greatest of Hellenic chthonic heroes, but no tomb was identified. He was both a hero and god, with sacrifices made at the same festival. The story of Heracles is believed to have originated from Neolithic hunter culture and shamanistic crossings into the netherworld. It is possible that the myths surrounding Heracles were based on real people or multiple people whose accomplishments became exaggerated over time.
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