In the session we continued our topic of heroes from Greek mythology by looking at Heracles.
The Greek myths credit Heracles as being the greatest of all the heroes.
His famous Twelve Labours showcase his many hero attributes. Heracles used his hero qualities of superhuman strength, courage, and supreme skill as a warrior to accomplish a series of apparently impossible tasks.
The Labours also illustrate some of the flaws in Heracles’ character. He could be hot-headed and impulsive with a tendency to over-react to situations. Hercules was frequently unable to control his superhuman powers and got himself into trouble as a result. It would seem that the Greeks wanted their heroes to be complex characters with flaws and shortcomings alongside their super powers.
Last Updated on February 26, 2023