HERAKLES: also known to the English as Hercules
 
MYTHS    (PAGE TWO)
     
The ancient Greek myths were created thousands of years ago to explain the origins of the world and the mysteries of life, death and nature. Originally, the stories were passed down orally, but about 3000 years ago poets began writing down their own versions.
     
One of the greatest stories told was that of Herakles.
 
Greek Warrior
THE TWELVE LABOURS OF HERAKLES
LINKS TO MYTHS AND LEGENDS
 
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