The Myth Of Hercules: Rage, Labors And Forgiveness
Heracles gave his bow to POEAS [pee’as], or POIAS, father of PHILOCTETES [fi-lok-tee’teez] or PHILOKTETES , as a reward for lighting the pyre. The mortal part of Heracles perished in the flames, even though his immortal part ascended to Olympus in a chariot sent by Zeus. There Heracles became 1 of the immortal gods he was reconciled with Hera and was provided Hebe as his wife. There are many similarities involving them since they both show fantastic strength and courage…