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Heracles destiny is to overcome the 12 labors set before him by Eurystheus (the king of Tiryns). He has to overcome these as Hera sent madness to him one night making Heracles kill his wife and sons, he needed justice so he consulted the oracle at Delphi and was told to obey the orders of the king of Tiryns.
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Heracles had 55 children
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Heracles posses great strenghth
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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.
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Romans adopted Heracles as Hercules
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Hercules or Heracles was an ancient Greek hero. He lived in Thebes.
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