CLA204H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Lernaean Hydra, Alcmene, Erymanthian Boar
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Heracles was called hercules by the romans was the greatest of greek heroes. Amongst one of the earliest mythical figures in greek art, perhaps as early as the 8th century bc. His 12 labours were the theme of the sculpture art on the temple of zeus at olympia, where the cult statue of zeus by phidias was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Perseus" son electryon married his own niece, and they had a daughter, alcmena and 9 sons. Electryon"s other brothers, sthenelus had a son, eurystheus and alcaeus ha a son amphitryon. Electryon became king of mycenae but soon pirates attacked him, killing all but one of electryion"s sons o. Wanted to get revenge so he prepared to leave on campaign, entrusting the kingship and care of his daughter. Alcmena to his nephew amphitryon, understanding that he would respect her chastity o. Before electryon could leave, amphitryion killed him and was banished from mycenae.
