yes, he got drunk and murdered his family Not exactly. Hercules was driven to madness and murder through no fault of his own, but he still performed the Twelve Labors as atonement for the killing of his family. Atonement is by definition a voluntary punishment. If it is not voluntary, it is not atonement.
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For some, but Hercules makes sure he gets punished for a crime.
For example, Hercules did, indeed, kill his first wife Megara and his children. However, this was due to a fit of madness sent upon him by Hera. He was very upset when he realized what he did, which eventually resulted in his completion of the 12 labors.
Because Hera cursed Hercules with insane fits, he killed his children. To atone for his sins, he had to perform twelve labors for his cousin, Eurytheus, King of Mycenae and patron of Hera.
Yes, in the myths he was found guilty and was then told to carry out what is now known as 'The Twelve Labors of Hercules'.
He teaches us about hard work and determination, as well as wrong doings will be punished.
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He was not a god of anything, he was a demigod; a hero. His father was Zeus. After he died, some say he became a god and was the protector of mankind.
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The priestess or oracle told him to go to the King Eurystheus of Tiryns because there he would be punished for his wrong doings. If he completed the tasks set before him he would become immortal.