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Zeus and Hera's Troubled Marriage
- Zeus, the king of the Greek gods, was notoriously unfaithful and often acted without remorse.
- Hera, his wife, directs her wrath mainly at Zeus's lovers and children, not at Zeus himself.
Hercules' Birth and Early Strength
- Hercules was born from Alcmene, impregnated once by Zeus disguised as her husband and once by the real husband, resulting in twins with different fathers.
- As a baby, Hercules strangled two serpents sent by Hera, proving his divine strength and earning his name Heracles.
Hercules' Madness and Exile
- Hera's revenge caused Hercules to go mad and kill his own wife and children, a crime that led to his self-imposed exile.
- This tragic event set the stage for his penance through the 12 labors, marking the start of his legendary journey.