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Hercules

Character » Hercules appears in 1317 issues.

Hercules, one of six Olympian sons of Zeus, was born the demigod savior of the Gods and mankind. Known as the Prince of Power, Hercules is an Olympian God and modern superhero. The living embodiment of physical strength, Hercules is one of the strongest beings in the Marvel Universe and a true champion of Earth.

How much of a home is Olympus for Hercules?

#1 Posted by seekquaze (391 posts) - 1 year, 2 hours ago - Show Bio

Despite being an Olympian, Hercules has always seemed a bit out of place and not just due to being originally a demigod. Yes, he comes there for a place to sleep and party, but he is so different from the other Olympians it seems he would fit in better with Asgard or The Celtic Gods of Avalon. There overall culktures are more of the warrior/advenurous type that Hercules fits instead of hte hedonists of the Olympians. Would Hercules be better off trying to become a member of the Asgardian pantheon?

For that matter, among the reasons Hercules often wanders from Olympus: thirst for adventure, lust for life, spread his fame, etc,. do you think another reason is just to get away from his family. Because if you think about how pretty much all of the major ones are either massive jerks or have one too many moments of behavior like that and how they may look down on Herc for being formerly mortal I can't help but think that though he has learned to tolerate them part of him gets tired of all their crap?

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#2 Posted by LordMaverick (4388 posts) - 1 year, 1 hour ago - Show Bio

Earth is his home, Olympus is king of like the place where he goes to have family reunions.... nothing much more.

#3 Posted by thestarguy (229 posts) - 11 months, 26 days ago - Show Bio

Hercules was born, raised and protected Earth for pretty much all of his mortal life. He was raised up to Olympus after his mortal body's death, and even given Hebe as a wife, but in his case, I think that one can safely make the argument that he would always crave the excitement and duty of living on Earth over the revelry of Mt. Olympus. Of course, when he is Earth he parties like he is still on Mt. Olympus, so it is all still well and good.

#4 Posted by PowerHerc (50937 posts) - 11 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

Hercules is at home on Earth first and foremost. He enjoys the many splendors of Olympus but it's just not exciting enough for him because, though there is no shortage of women, song and libations, there are not enough challenges - not enough worthy battle.

As for Hercules leaving Olympus to try to become a member of either the Norse or Celtic pantheons . . . no. Hercules wouldn't turn his back on his family or his heritage like that. He is far too loyal and honorable.

#5 Posted by PowerHerc (50937 posts) - 11 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

Olympus is a bit small, anyways.

#6 Posted by Enosisik (1153 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago - Show Bio

I kinda disagree with him fitting in better with Asgard because the Asgardians to me anyway seem to hold a much higher and more royal like regard for themselves. Hercules seems more like a regular guy who just likes to brag and name drop once in awhile. Really Thor and Herc are just counter parts of one another so that's why they seem to be so alike.

#7 Posted by PowerHerc (50937 posts) - 2 days, 9 hours ago - Show Bio

I wonder if Olympus would have been a better home for Hercules had he kept his Sky-Father powers after the Chaos War. Considering how massively all-powerful he'd become, the world of mortals doesn't seem like it would be durable enough for him to reside comfortably in. He might just have found Olympus more to his liking.

#8 Posted by LeeSensei (225 posts) - 2 days, 3 hours ago - Show Bio

Olympus is a bit small, anyways.

What is that from?

#9 Posted by PowerHerc (50937 posts) - 2 days, 1 hour ago - Show Bio
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