Several heroes have been witnessed by readers in Greek legends, each hero accomplishing the goal of his or her life. Hercules is one of them, because his life journey is similar to the life of other mythological heroes. Hercules' life in the story "12 Labours of Hercules" is similar to the few important stages in a hero's life, such as protected infancy and readiness, quests and death struggle as well as an important marriage leading to a kingly rule. Heracles or Hercules readies for his future by surviving through deadly situations in his childhood, departs on a lengthy quest involving the 12 labours of Hercules and eventually marries the beautiful love of his life, Deianira. Thus, Hercules' life fits the life pattern of a hero.

Hercules' youth plays an important role as it helps him grow into a fine young man like any other mythological hero. Hercules was born to...