All the heroes and gods of Greek mythology come to life through a series of books with wonderful illustrations, activities, and historical information, helping us to better understand the ancient Greek world. Hercules, the greatest hero of Greek mythology, was the son of the divine king Zeus and the strongest man on earth. However, he committed a terrible act, and in order to be forgiven by the gods, he had to perform twelve heroic deeds, twelve incredible labors that lasted many years. Hercules faced wild animals and mythical monsters, titans, kings, and amazons with incredible courage, and he defeated them all. With his strength, he managed to help people, gain glory and respect, and become known throughout the world.