Part one of term paper
A myth is a purely fictional story that has been passed on for generations, usually involving supernatural persons, actions or events. (also called Herakles), is one of the strongest and most celebrated mythical heroes. These myths were made up thousands of years ago and have acquired more details as they have been passed down. The st ...

Part two of term paper
... than any other hero. He was worshipped in many temples all over Greece and Rome. Birth of a Hero The legacy of began when Zeus, the chief god, fell in love with a mortal woman named Alcmene. When Alcmene’s husband, Amphitryon, was away, Zeus made her pregnant. This made the goddess Hera so angry that she tried to prevent the baby from being born. When Alcmene gave birth to the baby, she named him Herakles (Romans pronounced it ""). The name Herakles means "glorious gift of Hera". Thi ...