Heracles (Hercules): Later Adventures and Death
Introduction
The Myth
Themes
Strength and Skill
Violence
Death and Immortality
Jealousy
Marriage
Summary
Characters
Heracles (Hercules)
Hera (Juno)
Hylas
Omphale
Deianira
Achelous
Nessus
Hebe
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Hercules = Strong
Setting
The Myth
Themes
Strength and Skill
Violence
Death and Immortality
Jealousy
Marriage
Summary
Characters
Heracles (Hercules)
Hera (Juno)
Hylas
Omphale
Deianira
Achelous
Nessus
Hebe
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Hercules = Strong
Setting
Context
Similar Myths Across Cultures
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Perseus and Andromeda
Beowulf
The Odyssey
Cuchullain
Cross-Dressing Heroes
Trivia
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Photos
The Death of Heracles
Hylas and the Nymphs
The Abduction of Deinara
Heracles Fights Nessus
Heracles and Nessus, Again
Nessus Defeated
Heracles on Olympus
Similar Myths Across Cultures
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Perseus and Andromeda
Beowulf
The Odyssey
Cuchullain
Cross-Dressing Heroes
Trivia
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Photos
The Death of Heracles
Hylas and the Nymphs
The Abduction of Deinara
Heracles Fights Nessus
Heracles and Nessus, Again
Nessus Defeated
Heracles on Olympus