Student Activities for Greek Mythology: The 12 Labors of Hercules
Essential Questions for Hercules Myths
- What is atonement?
- What is the significance of completing the Twelve Labors?
- What made Hercules a hero?
Short Summary of Hercules Myths
"Hercules" is the hero's name that most people are familiar with. The name "Herakles" actually means "Hera's Glory". This name is ironic as Hera hates Hercules, and certainly would not consider him a gift of hers. Hera's husband, Zeus, had an affair with Alcmene, and Hercules is a constant reminder of her husband's infidelity. Sadly for Hera, Hercules would not be the last by far.
Hercules was very popular in Greek mythology, and continues to be popular in the modern age. Much of the surviving artwork from ancient Greece has Hercules as the subject, and there have been several films and television shows modeled after him. He is one of the mightiest heroes in mythology, and his character reflects many of the attributes that the Greeks admired, such as great strength, skills in combat, and guile.
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