The Greek divine hero Heracles, better known today by his Roman name, Hercules, is easily one of the most famous legendary heroes of Greek mythology. With strength as infamous as Sampson's, Hercules was likewise no stranger to tragedy and hardship. The impossible feats made possible by Hercules, which caused him to become a worldwide and long-lasting sensation in the popular culture and media of thousands of years of civilizations, were all undertaken in the divine hero's search for redemption. The stories of the 12 Labors of Hercules are as riveting today as they were in ancient Greece.
Intrigued? Read on to learn about the trials and tribulations of the Greek hero Hercules.