Hercules

Who is Hercules willing to fight to get an answer from the Oracle?

Apollo.

Hercules is honored as the greatest hero of Greece except where? Whom do they consider to be the greatest hero?

Athens, where Theseus was the greatest hero because he was not only strong and brave, but also very smart.

To whom does the priestess tell Hercules to go? Why?

Priestess tells Hercules to go to his cousin Eurystheus, King of Mycenae because he needs to be purified.

Whom does Hercules first marry? What happens after his wife gives birth to three sons?

Princess Magera. Hera, mad at him for being Zeus' son, sent madness upon him so we killed his wife and three sons.

Why does Admetus' wife die?

Fates were going to end Ametus' live unless someone he knew closely died. He went around asking his friends and family if they would die for him, but his wife was the only one who agreed.

What does hercules do when the two snakes approach his crib?

Strangles them, even though he was a baby at the time.

What is the only thing that can overcome Hercules

Supernatural forces.

What does the man say to Deianira?

That Hercules was in love with another girl, princess Iole.

Why does Hercules bring Alcestis back from the dead?

He felt bad for getting drunk in his home when it had been his wife and not a stranger that died.

Why does Hercules consider himself an equal to the Gods?

He has superhuman strength. Gods needed his help to conquer the giants and he played an important part in the giants' destruction. Was strongest man on earth with great self confidence and physical abilities.

How does Hercules show a greatness of soul?

He is always willing to make amends, no matter what.

What aspects of Hercules' character are clearly evident in the story of Admetus and Alcestis, considering the ancient Greeks' perspective?

He must make up for every bad thing he does. Happy, caring, selfless, confident, stupid.

Whom does Hercules marry when he goes to heaven?

Hera's daughter, Hebe.

What does the centaur say his blood will do?

It is a charm for when Hercules loves a woman more than Deianira

What does Deianira do when she hears what her gift had done to Hercules?

Kills herself.

Whose city does Hercules capture? Why?

King Eurytus' city because he felt he should be punished because he blamed Eurytus for becoming his slave, even though it was really Zeus who punished Hercules after he killed Eurytus' son.

How many labors does Hercules have to complete? Who helps Eurystheus devise these labors?

12 Labors, helped by Hera.

With whom does Hercules spend the night on his way to get to the man-eating mares of Diomedes?

A friend, Admetus.

Who is in love with the girl he wants to marry? What happens to him? Who becomes Hercules' wife?

Achelous, a river god. They fought, Hercules won and cut off his horn, married Deianira

Whom does Hercules first kill by accident?

His music master; He was not fond of music/learning about it and struck the master with a Lute.

Where was he born? Who are Hercules' mortal parents? Who is his biological father?

Thebes, Amphitryon+ Alcmena, Zeus

Who stops Hercules from killing himself?

Theseus.