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He isn't a god, Prometheus is a titan, after being freed, Prometheus told Heracles not to pick the apples, but to get Atlas to get them, by tricking him.

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In what mythology can Heracles be found?

Heracles is from Greek mythology, but is more commonly known by his Roman name of Hercules. Heracles was the son of the Greek god Zeus. Heracles is known for his brute strength and bravery.


What is the family tree of Heracles?

heracles(roman name hercules) is the son of Zeus(god) and Alcmene(mortal), making him a hero- half god and half man. when heracles killled his children, from being droven made by jealous Hera, he was given 12 tasks, or labors, to do for king Eurystheus, Heracles cousin. Heracles was deprived of inheritance to king by Hera. when heracles had died, his mortal self was sent to Hades and his god self was given a life in Mount Olympus, living as the god of strength. he married Hera's daughter, Hebe, who was the goddess of youth. Hera and Heracles got along back when he was mortal when Heracles saved Hera from being raped by the giants.


What is Heracles the god of?

He's not necessarily the god of something he just became a god by doing 12 tasks for Eurytheseus!


Did the greek god Athena love Hecules?

No, the Greek goddess Athena did not love Heracles; she was goddess of heroic endeavor so Heracles would ask her help and favor.


What is the Greek name for the Roman god Lupercus?

Hercules is not a Greek God!!He was actually a demigod or HalfBlood which means that one of his parent (His father Zeus)was a Greek God but the other was a motal man or woman.But he is mentioned in Roman and Greek mythology. Hercules being the Roman name for the Greek demigod Heracles

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Who is the god who helped Heracles get the apples of the Hesperides?

Atlas, the Titan.After Heracles liberated the titan Prometheus, he helped him by telling him not to take the apples himself, but to seek the help of Atlas, his brother.Atlas carried the heavens in his back, Heracles took the place of Atlas, and Atlas got the apples but didnt want to carry the heavy burden any more. Heracles tricked him to take his original place again and got the apples.


Who was the god who helped Hercules get the apples of hesperides?

It wasn't a god. It was the Titan Atlas. . After Heracles liberated the titan Prometheus, he helped him by telling him not to take the apples himself, but to seek the help of Atlas, his brother. Atlas carried the heavens in his back, Heracles took the place of Atlas, and Atlas got the apples but didnt want to carry the heavy burden any more. Heracles tricked him to take his original place again and got the apples.


Does the Greek god atlas have a animal?

I do not know if there is a special animal attributed to Atlas but he was famed for his flocks and herds and his garden of golden apples guarded by Hesperides.


Heracles the god was he greek or roman?

Heracles was a Greek God.


Which Greek Hero helped the God Atlas?

Hercules (known as Heracles in the Greek) One of the twelve labors of Hercules was to get the golden apples which grow in Hera's garden. The apples were guarded by the daughters of Atlas. In order to receive the apples Hercules took the world from Atlas' shoulders. Atlas got the apples for Hercules, however he had no intention of taking back the world from his shoulders. Hercules tricked him into taking it back and then left with the apples.


Was Heracles a god?

No , he wasnt a god


What was Heracles a god of?

He was the god of heroes.


What is the difference between Heracles and Hercules?

"Hercules" is the Roman name for the Greek god "Heracles" .


Is heracles a god?

Ye


What was Heracles god of?

Heracles isn't actually a god, but in mythology, he's the son of Zeus and a mortal woman named Alcmene.


What is the symbol of Heracles the Greek god?

strength


In what mythology can Heracles be found?

Heracles is from Greek mythology, but is more commonly known by his Roman name of Hercules. Heracles was the son of the Greek god Zeus. Heracles is known for his brute strength and bravery.