Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean Heracles (Hercules), Zero to Hero, Just Like That (Heracles Part One)
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Heracles Is The Original Name
- Liv explains Hercules is the Roman, not Greek, name for Heracles.
- She says the Romans co-opted Heracles and popularized the name "Hercules".
Zeus Disguises Himself To Seduce Alcmene
- Liv recounts Zeus taking Emphytrian's form to sleep with Alkamini.
- She notes this produced twins, one fathered by Zeus and one by Emphytrian.
Hera Cheats Birth Order With A Sworn Oath
- Liv explains Hera forced Zeus to swear an oath about a descendant of Perseus.
- She explains Hera delayed Heracles' birth so Eurystheus would be born first and gain power.