Matyszak, Philip

Hercules: The First Superhero

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ISBN 13:: 9780988106659
author:: Matyszak, Philip
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Monashee Mountain Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 230
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.2 centimeters (0
Genre:: History, Ancient, Greece,
Condition:: New
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Hercules: A Complex Hero The story of Hercules is one of myth and legend, but what lay behind the myths? This biography delves into the life of the first superhero, exploring his birth, labours, and death. It reveals a complex figure, both admired and reviled in ancient Greece. Using sources from early Greek texts to the Late Roman Empire, this book sheds light on Hercules' character, revealing a multifaceted individual who was both a hero and a flawed human being. From his famous twelve labours to his personal struggles as a father, lover, leader, and strategist, Hercules' story is one of depth and nuance. Written by Philip Matyszak, a historian with a doctorate from Oxford University, this biography offers a fresh perspective on one of the most fascinating figures in Greek mythology.

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