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1. Heracles

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   Heracles, or Hercules in later Roman tradition, is a preeminent hero in ancient Greek mythology and religion, celebrated for his superhuman strength, remarkable courage, and eventual apotheosis. He is the archetypal mortal hero whose life was defined by arduous labor and suffering, orchestrated primarily by the machinations of the goddess Hera [^1]. His biography weaves together themes of divine parentage, divine persecution, service to humanity, and ultimate deification.
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