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Heracles (Hercules), Zero to Hero, Just Like That (Heracles Part One)

Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

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Disney Movie Review - Aedipus and the Baby Heracles

Athena brings the baby Heracles up to Mount Olympus and gives it to Hera, who unknowingly nurses him as her own. The twins were eight months old when Hera sent two snakes into their crib. Ifocles cried in fear because that's fucking scary,. But Heracles, with his Hera provided super strength, strangled them. His stepfather, Emphytrian, was so surprised at this baby's strength and general bravery that he called on the prophet Tyresias.

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