The mortal who became a god Hercules The mortal who became a god
Characteristics of Hercules Strong, courageous Irrational Remorseful NOT intelligent Demi-god---1/2 mortal 1/2 god
Rock a Bye Baby As a child, became hero when he saved himself and brother in the cradle
Killer Instinct Responsible for many deaths, intended and unintended Some deaths were planned Some were accidents
Not Guilty by Reason of Temporary Insanity Because of Hera’s rage at Zeus’s adulterous affair (which produced Hercules), she cast a spell on Hercules that would cause him great grief He killed his own wife and kids
Introduction Heracles was the son of Zeus Denied right to be king and his birthright was given to his cousin Eurystheus. Hated by Hera In a fit of rage, sent by Hera, Heracles killed his wife and three children In order to repent this sin he must complete 12 impossible tasks for Eurystheus. These tasks became known as the twelve labors of Heracles
The Twelve Labors of Heracles
Labor 1: Slay the Nemean lion and bring back its hide
Labor 2: slay the 9 headed Lernaean hydra VIDEO
Labor 3: capture the golden stag of Artemis
Labor 4: capture the Erymanthian boar
Labor 5: clean the Augean stables in one day
Labor 6: slay the Stymphalian birds
7th Labor: capture Cretan bull
8th labor: steal the mares of Diomedes
9th Labor: obtain the girdle of The Amazon queen Hippolyte
10th Labor: obtain the Cattle of the monster Geryon
11th Labor: obtain the apples of Hesperides, guarded by the 100-headed dragon Ladon
12th Labor Capture Cerberus, guardian dog of Hades, using no weapons and bring him back
Quickwrite: 8/20/17 Can a killer be heroic? Hercules is the epitome of a hero despite his irrational behavior, lack of control of his emotions, etc… WHY? (2 paragraphs)