Greek name: Heracles

Roman name: Hercules

Epithets (Other Names):

Parentage: Zeus-Alcmene

Origin: deified hero

Concerns:

Attributes: club, lion skin

Divine Spouse: Hebe

Mortal Wives: Megara, Deineira

Lovers:

Divine children:

Mortal children:

Major places of worship:

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