Garner's Greek Mythology

EP 29: Heracles - Greece's Superhero


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Welcome to Episode 29

Listen as we learn about the real Heracles, Greece’s indisputable superhero.

A semi-divine being and the son of Zeus, Heracles experienced tragedies and triumphs. He never refused a challenge. In this episode we look at his 12 labors, his loves and his transformation from mortal to immortal god  …

Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series.  Here these divine beings are viewed as if they were anything but mythical...

 

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