Heracles is the son of the almighty ruler Zeus and Alcmene. His gift was incredible strength. He strangled two serpents in his cradle, and killed a lion before manhood.

Hera was Heracles antagonist. She eventually drove him mad, during which time he killed his own children and his brother's. He was so grieved upon recovery that he exiled himself and consulted the oracle of Apollo. The oracle told him to perform twelve labors. Heracles is also known to the Romans as Hercules.

Heroes 

• Achilles
• Heracles
• Oedipus
• Theseus

Heroines

• Alcmene
• Andromache
• Ariadne
• Cassandra
• Cassiopeia