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Mythweb: Greek Mythology: The Labors of Heracles from Greek Mythology

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A modern retelling of the Greek myth of Heracles, also known in Roman mythology as Hercules. The story begins with Heracles' birth and tells of his twelve labors, including defeating the Nemean Lion, the Hydra, the Minotaur, and more....
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Palomar Community College District

The Amazing Insects Known as Beetles

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting site provides a number of facts about beetles and takes a close look at the Hercules beetle, Bombardier beetle, June beetle, and more. Vibrant beetle pictures are also part of this site.
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Mythweb: Hercules

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
How is Greek mythology relevant to you right now? This site gives you examples of the connections between ancient Greek myths and your world today, in terms of figures of speech. Ever perform a Herculean task? Been tantalized by...
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Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Baby Hercules: Cartoon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A cartoon image of Baby Hercules crushing the two snakes sent by Hera to kill him.
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A View on Cities: Seville: Columns of Hercules and Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
Columns of Hercules and Julius Caesar (Seville)
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A View on Cities: Rome: Temple of Hercules Victor

For Students 9th - 10th
Temple of Hercules Victor, Forum Boarium (Rome)
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A View on Cities: Seville: Alameda De Hercules

For Students 9th - 10th
Alameda de Hercules (Seville)
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Eternal Egypt: Marble Statue of Hercules

For Students 9th - 10th
A marble statue of the Greek god Hercules; the head is missing and also the lower parts from the thighs down.
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Eternal Egypt: Hercules Fighting a Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
The pottery piece is from the bottom of a patera, an ancient Roman shallow bowl without handles. It shows a scene of the Greek hero Hercules fighting the Nemean lion.
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Eternal Egypt: Slab With Carving of Hercules

For Students 9th - 10th
This stone panel has a carving of Hercules with the Nemaean lion. The Copts symbolized this as the victory of the Lord over Satan.
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Eternal Egypt: Hercules

For Students 9th - 10th
Hercules is a mythological heroic character with incomparable strength. He is a myth that exists in all cultures, yet with slight differences.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Mythological Hero Chart [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This is a PDF graphic organizer designed to highlight the attributes of three mythological heroes: Hercules, Perseus, and Jason.
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Web Gallery of Art: Hercules

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules", created by Francesco Da Sant'Agata in 1520 (Boxwood, height 29 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hercules and Omphale

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules and Omphale", created by Francois Lemoyne in 1724 (Oil on canvas, 184 x 149 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hercules and Omphale

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules and Omphale", created by Francois Boucher in 1735 (Oil on canvas, 90 x74 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hercules at the Crossroads

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules at the Crossroads", created by Pompeo Batoni in 1742 (Oil on canvas, 94 x 73 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hercules Protects Painting From Ignorance and Envy

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules Protects Painting from Ignorance and Envy", created by Andries Cornelis Lens in 1763 (Oil on canvas, 73 x 92 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar", created by Laurent Delvaux in 1768 (Terracotta, height 67,7 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hercules on Horseback

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules on Horseback", created by Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky in 1799 (Bronze).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hercules the Archer

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules the Archer", created by Emile-Antoine Bourdelle in 1909 (Bronze, 248 x 247 x 123 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hercules With the Apple of the Hesperides

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules with the Apple of the Hesperides", created by Bertoldo Di Giovanni from 1470-75 (Bronze, height 49 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra", created by Antico during the 1490's (Parcel-gilt bronze, diameter: 32,7 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hercules and Cacus

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules and Cacus", created by Baccio Bandinelli from 1525-34 (Marble, height 505 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hercules and Cacus

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules and Cacus", created by Baccio Bandinelli from 1525-34 (Marble, height 505 cm).

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