
H is for Hercules: 5 Facts about the Hero for #MuseumWeek
In the A-Z of mythology, there is no doubt that H is for Hercules. His legacy even outdoes that of his vengeful step-mother, Hera, who famously makes his life difficult from birth. In The Oxford Guide to Classical Mythology in the Arts, 1300–1990s (1993), the list of representations of Hercules far outweighs any other character from Greek and Roman mythology, at 45 pages long. This week, we’re taking part in #MuseumWeek: The first worldwide cultural festival on social network