Homeric Hymn to Heracles the Lion Hearted (copy)

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Heracles

Son of Zeus, celebrated for his strength and adventures, known for his reckless deeds and labors.

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Alcmene

Heracles’ mortal mother, who had a relationship with Zeus.

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Black-clouded son of Cronus

Refers to Zeus, the father of Heracles.

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Lord Eurystheus

King of Mycenae, cousin of Heracles, who assigned him his labors.

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Hebe

Goddess of youth, daughter of Zeus and Hera; Heracles’ wife in Olympus.

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Significance of Heracles in mythology

Represents the struggle for glory (kleos) and the duality of divine and mortal challenges.

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Poetry

The genre of the work, which tells key aspects of Heracles' life through expressive and artistic language.

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700 BC

The approximate date when the work mentioning Heracles was composed.