Heracles - Gods and Heroes - Ancient Greece


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Politics

The City States

Government

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Gods and Heroes

Zeus

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Athena

Aphrodite

Heracles

Achilles

Theseus

Perseus

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Greek Expansion

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War and Conflict

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Language

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Education

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Science and Medicine

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Philosophy

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Art and Architecture

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Entertainment

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Becoming Alexander

King or Villain?

History Meets Hollywood

A Great Transformation

Preparation for the Role

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The Olympic Games

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Play : Trojan Horse Quiz

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Gods and heroes

Heracles

Strong and courageous Heracles was the most popular of all the Greek heroes. Fathered by Zeus and Alcmenes, a Mycenaean princess, Heracles was plagued throughout his life by Zeus’ vengeful wife, Hera. When she visited a fit of madness on him, Heracles murdered his wife and children. Desperate for penance, he faced his famous 12 labours. These involved destroying hideous beasts or retrieving elusive prizes. It was his fortitude that led early Christians to see him as a forerunner of Christ. Heracles died in agony when his third wife, Deianira, gave him a poisoned shirt, believing it would ensure his fidelity. But on his death, he rose to Mount Olympus and became a god.

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