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We all know about Heracles' unequalled strength, and the twelve labors he had to carry out, but we know a great deal less about the way in which his life was turned upside down by a series of terrible curses. Born from the union between Zeus and Alcmene, Heracles was a target for Zeus' wife Hera's jealousy, and she sent snakes to kill him while he was still in his cradle. Hera manipulated Heracles once again when he killed his wife Megara and their...
5) Hercules
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This book is a retelling of the Greek myth "Heracles," a story of Hercules, the son of Zeus and an Earth woman who asked for forgiveness for the terrible things he had done and performed the 12 labors for King Eurystheus.
8) Hercules
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Retells the story of Hercules and his twelve labors, with "for your information" pages that explain the history and characters involved in the myth.
13) Hercules
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"Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the mythical stories of the Greek god Hercules"--
14) Weight
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The Myth of Atlas and Heracles retold and performed by Dick Hill and Susie Breck. Weight turns the familiar on its head to show us ourselves in a new light.
16) Hercules
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This is a retelling of Greek myths involving the heroic Hercules, son of the god Zeus and the mortal Alcmene.