THE DEMONS THAT DESTROY HERCULES
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Birth of Hercules
- Who Gave Hercules Power
- Labours of Hercules
- Demons in Hercules
- Who is Hercules
- How Was Hercules Killed
- CastFine Reviews
- Advice
INTRODUCTION
"Hercules has been portrayed as a hero and an undefeated mortal in history, particularly in the Roman world. He was famously recognized for his strength and mortal capabilities, showcased through numerous plays, far-ranging adventures, and countless victories. Apart from his outstanding performance in mythology schools and Disney movies portraying Hercules as a heroic figure, questions have arisen about his existence. Many people have doubted or questioned information about Hercules, leading to thousands of inquiries, such as:
- Was Hercules real?
- Is Hercules a god?
- Who is Hercules?
- What god was Hercules?. etc.
Beyond being a hero, Hercules has also proven himself to be a dangerous mortal. Watching people use the name Hercules as their moral inspiration, they may not realize that inside Hercules lies a demon.
As Wonder Man, I have decided to reveal the demons that lie within Hercules. In this content, you will discover the real ideology, and you can also share your opinions by dropping a comment in the comment section.".
BIRTH OF HERCULES
Hercules is popularly known as Heracles the son of Jupiter[Zeus] and the mortal Alcmena, according to Roman mythology. His father, Jupiter, is also known as Jove or simply the god of the sky, thunder, or the father of all gods. Despite being a champion of the great protector, Hercules was also seen as the champion of weakness. Nonetheless, Hercules' battles did not start in his late ages but began from the time he was still in his mother's womb. Hercules father, Jupiter took Juno who was a famous Roman's goddess as a wife. she was not just only a wife but a sister to Jupiter. she gave birth to:
- Mars, the god of war and agriculture
- Vulcan, the god of fire
- Bellona, the goddess of war
- Lucina, the goddess of childbirth
- Juventas or simply Juventus, the goddess of young men.
Before Alcmena conceived Hercules, Juno decided to prevent the child from coming to life by sending two witches. Fortunately for the child, Juno's plan failed. After Hercules was conceived and began to cradle, Juno set another plan to kill him by sending two serpents, but the little Hercules strangled them both. Why did Juno want to kill Hercules? The answer lies within a prophecy made by Zeus, also known as Jupiter, when Alcmena was about to give birth to Hercules. On the day Hercules was about to come into the world, Zeus called all the gods together and announced that a child from him would be born and would rule over everything, be it gods or humans. Due to jealousy and hatred of Alcmena, Juno decided to kill Hercules.
Who gave Hercules power?
After the birth of Hercules, Alcmena decided to hide her son from Juno, who intended to kill him. Alcmena, not known for being a caring mother but strong in wrath, abandoned her child in the wilderness. Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, heard the infant's cries and pitifully carried him. Despite the intention to keep the boy safe from Juno, Minerva brought him to Juno. However, the destiny of the little boy came to his rescue because Juno had never seen him before. Minerva claimed that Hercules was an orphan boy in need of nourishment. After Juno agreed to take the child in, whenever Juno breastfed Hercules, he would often bite her breast, provoking Juno. She decided to return him to Minerva. With no other option, Minerva took him in and decided to breastfeed the boy. Hercules began to gain power and strength from drinking Minerva's breast.
Labour of Hercules
The Labour of Hercules simply means the war and task he fought: listed below are the wars and task in carried out:
- Slaying the Nemean lion:
According to the school of mythology, Hera, the goddess of marriage was know to train Nemean, a lion who was sent to terrorize the hill of Nemean. the lion of Nemeans was known to be a mortal animal who have a sharp claws capable of destroying any mortal sword or weapons.
- Slaying the nine-headed Ceryneian Hind:
The Ceryneian Hind also known as the golden horn, a large and a shape of a enormous she-dear slayed by Hercules
- Capturing the Erymanthian Boar:
A creature that took the form of a wild boar captured alive by Hercules
Cleaning the Augean stables in a single day :
Augean, also known as the 'Dirty King.' Despite his name, which means 'bright,' Augean was the king of Elis, an ancient district in Greece. In addition to being a king, he was known for his stables, housing almost 3000 cattle. However, his abode was filled with filth and was never cleaned. As part of Hercules' tasks, he was assigned to clean the stables, a Herculean task that a normal human could not accomplish, and for a mortal, it would be nearly impossible to complete alone. Hercules devised a solution by rerouting the rivers Alpheus and Peneus to wash away the dirt. After the work was done, Augean, who had promised to give Hercules one-tenth of his cattle if he could complete the job within a day, became angry upon seeing that Hercules had accomplished it. When Hercules demanded his rightful portion, Augean refused, provoking Hercules, who then, in his anger, ended up killing Augean."
- Slaying the Stymphalian birds:
These birds, made of bronze with hard, sharp metallic feathers, were famously known to belong to Ares, the god of war. Over time, they migrated to Arcadia, where they multiplied rapidly, causing destruction to crops, property, and even posing a threat to human lives. These birds resided in a swamp, making it difficult for Hercules to enter due to his weight. Despite trying various methods, Hercules faced challenges until Athena, who witnessed his bravery, decided to intervene. Athena provided Hercules with a special javelin, which he hurled into the swamp. This action forced the birds to take flight, enabling Hercules to effectively eliminate them.
- Capturing the Cretan Bull :
"Popularly known as the father of the Minotaur, this task was assigned to Hercules when he sought help from King Minos, the son of Zeus, and his mother, Europa. King Minos agreed to aid Hercules but set a condition: he must capture the Cretan Bull. King Minos regularly sacrificed seven young boys and girls every nine years, sending them into the labyrinth of Daedalus to be devoured by the Minotaur. Hercules successfully captured the Cretan Bull but, instead of fulfilling King Minos's desires, he released the bull. The Cretan Bull escaped and found its way to Marathon, a town in Greece.
- Stealing the Mares of Diomedes
- Bring back the Belt of Hippolyta
- Obtain the cattle of the three-bodied giant Geryon
- Steal the Golden apples of the Hesperides
- Capture Cerberus: The guardian of the gate of the underworlds'
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Demons in Hercules
Apart from being know for his bravely achievement, Hercules was known to lack intelligence, full of hot tempers which always get him into troubles. he was known as the hero that killed his wife and children, though it was said to be not intentionally. As Hercules prepared to offer a sacrifice to Zeus, Hera intervened, leading Hercules into a state of confusion and anger. In his delusional state, Hercules mistakenly shot his own children with arrows, believing them to be the sons of Eurystheus rather than his own
Who is Hercules?
A hero brimming with courage, power, and strength, Hercules's remarkable qualities are overshadowed by the demons of anger and a hot temper that often plunge him into trouble. A child torn between admirable attributes and inner turmoil, he faced the unthinkable task of contemplating the sacrifice of his own father."
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How was hercules killed?
Hercules had four marriages. In his first marriage to Megara, he tragically murdered their children in a fit of madness induced by Hera. According to Pseudo-Apollodorus, Megara escaped unharmed, while Hyginus suggests that Hercules also killed Megara. His third marriage was to Deianira. During their journey, a centaur named Nessus offered to help Deianira cross a river but then attempted to rape her. In response, Hercules shot Nessus with a poisoned arrow, killing him. As Nessus lay dying, he deceived Deianira, instructing her to collect his poisoned blood for a vengeful purpose. If she ever wanted to prevent Hercules from having affairs with other women, she should apply the poisoned blood to his clothing. Later, suspecting Hercules's affection for Iole, Deianira followed Nessus's advice, causing tragic consequences. When Hercules wore the poisoned garment, it burned him, and in an attempt to remove it, his flesh tore from his bones. The fire purged the mortal part of the demigod, leaving only the divine essence. Hercules ascended to Mount Olympus in Macedonia, joining his father Zeus and the other Olympian gods. In another episode, the King of Thespiae promised Hercules the reward of having sexual intercourse with all fifty of his daughters if he killed the Lion of Cithaeron. Hercules fulfilled the task, and each daughter bore a son, making it his Thirteenth Labour. Many ancient Greek kings, including the Dorian kings of Sparta and Macedonia, claimed descent from these sons. Although Hercules may have caused the death of his first wife, he, in turn, met his demise at the hands of his third wife.
CASTFINE REVIEW
Despite the fact that Hera cursed Hercules with rage, he already possessed a high temper that had frequently caused him trouble. He was a man of influence who ignored his inner demons. Unfortunately, the demon of rage, coupled with a lack of intelligence, eventually led to his destruction.
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Advise
- Self-Awareness
- Control Anger
- Think Before Acting
- Learn From Mistakes
- Balance-Responsibilities