Herakles Collection (#14)

Herakles and Lichas
When Lichas unwittingly brings him the poisoned shirt of Nessus, Herakles is so angry that he throws him into the sea, but sea-god Tethys changes him into a rock

Birth of Herakles
Although she is the wife of Amphitryon, Zeus himself is the father of Alcmenas son Herakles

Herakles Versus Achelous
Herakles and the river-god Achelous, both enamoured of Dejanira, fight : though Achelous changes shape to dragon and bull, Herakles is the ultimate victor

Hercules Statue / Rome
A colossal bronze statue of Hercules found beneath the Campo dei Fiori in Rome is raised by a complex dual block-and-tackle system

Sacrifice to Herakles
The sacrifice of cattle by the countryfolk of the island of Rhodes is very agreeable to Herakles

PROMETHEUS
For stealing fire for mankind, Zeus chains the Titan Prometheus to Mount Caucasus where a vulture devours his liver until he is delivered by Herakles

Ww1 / 1915 / Hercules Hinden
Hindenburg, Our Hercules, deals firmly with the Russians and hurls them out of East Prussia

Samuel Johnson / Davenport
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON English writer, lexicographer, critic and conversationalist

Herakles and the Hind
The third labour : He chases the Cerynean Hind (it takes him a year !) trying not to injure it because it is sacred to Artemis

Herakles and the Bull
The seventh labour : He captures the fire-breathing Cretan Bull and takes it back to Greece

Herakles and the Mares
The eighth labour : He tames the vicious human-flesh-eating mares of Diomedes, king of the Bitones, giving them Diomedes to eat then taking them to Eurystheus

Herakles and the Heavens
He holds up the sky

Herakles and Cerberus
The twelfth labour - he subdues the three-headed dog Cerberus and drags him before king Eurystheus of Tiryns

Hercules Star Map
Hercules and Corona Borealis constellation

Herakles Deified
At the end of his heroic life, he is accepted by the gods as one of themselves - here, Zeus welcomes him to the realm of the immortals

Gossip about Fairies 2
Fairy origins : The centaur Nessus seeks to abduct the bride of Herakles

Nebula in Hercules
The nebula of the constellation, Hercules

BLUNT / HERCULES / 34 / 1849
The constellation of Hercules

Hesione Rescued
Hesione, daughter of Trojan ruler Laomedon, is chosen by lot to be sacrificed to a monster; luckily for her Herakles happens to be nearby, and he of course rescues her

Athena Weds Herakles
The marriage of Athena with Herakles

Antaeus and Pigmies
The Libyan giant Antaeus impresses the Pigmies, but he will eventually be defeated by Herakles, who lifts him off the ground whence he derives his strength

Herakles and the Hydra
One of his Twelve Labours is to slay the Hydra of Lerna, a denizen of the swamps, each of whose nine heads, if severed, is replaced by two more : but he manages it

Folklore / Hydra
Herakles must slay the Hydra of Nemea, whose nine heads are self- renewing : his nephew Iolaus has the answer - cauterise the necks as soon as severed

Herakles & Pillars
Herakles with the Pillars of Hercules which he set up on either coast of the Straits of Gibraltar when he went to steal the Cattle of Geryon

Herakles / Hercules
The body of the Lion of Nemea is slumped behind him

Iliad / Hecuba
The wife of Herakles, who hanged herself in remorse after sending a poisoned shirt to the husband of Iole, to punish her for making love with Herakles

HERAKLES
Greek hero, son of Zeus and Alkmene, the worlds strongest man, which he needed to be to perform the Twelve Labours for King Eurystheus, as a penance for crimes he did while mad

Herakles & Hydra 1920
Herakles slays the Hydra of Lerna whose heads - originally numbering only nine - doubled when severed : the difficulty was resolved by his nephew

Death of Herakles
The death of Herakles after absorbing the toxic blood of Nessus which was on his tunic, put there by his wife, Deianira, who thought it would help her regain his favour

Hercules & Cretan Bull
Hercules captures the Cretan Bull which was given to King Minos by Poseidon. (The Minotaur was the offspring of the wife of King Minos and the Cretan bull she so admired)

Statue of Hercules, Rome
Bronze statue of Hercules is unearthed in Rome, Italy

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"Herakles: The Legendary Strength and Adventures of Hercules" Step into the world of ancient mythology as we explore the captivating tales surrounding Herakles, better known as Hercules. This Roman statue depicts a drunken Hercules, reminding us that even demigods have their moments of weakness. Born to Zeus, the king of gods in Greek mythology (known as Jupiter in Roman mythology), Hercules possessed immense strength and bravery. One notable feat was when he brought Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the gates of the Underworld, to Eurystheus with Hermes and Athena by his side. The image of Hercules standing triumphantly alongside Cerberus is immortalized in this stunning statue. It symbolizes his victory over death itself and showcases his divine connection to both religion and Egypt's deity Heryshaf. In another relief from a mausoleum dating back to the 2nd century BC, we witness Hercules chaining Cerberus. This portrayal highlights not only his physical might but also his role as a guardian against evil forces. Moving forward through time, we encounter various representations of Hercules' adventures. In Herculaneum's House of Stags, an exquisite fresco captures him inebriated once again – a reminder that even heroes can succumb to temptation. The Farnese Hercules sculpture from the 18th century showcases Herculean strength at its finest. Its intricate details emphasize both his muscular physique and indomitable spirit. Hercules' battles were not limited to mythical creatures alone; he also fought against mortal enemies like Antaeus who met their defeat at his hands. A hand-colored engraving titled "The Republican Hercules defending his Country" portrays him as a defender of justice during times fraught with political turmoil. However, it wasn't all battles for our hero; love found its way into his life too.