How strong was Hercules in Greek mythology?

This, coupled with strong emotions in one so powerful, frequently got Heracles in trouble. While his friend and cousin Theseus ruled Athens, Heracles had trouble ruling himself. His pride was easily offended. He took up grudges easily and never forgot them. read more

Heracles (or Hercules) is best known as the strongest of all mortals, and even stronger than many gods. He was the deciding factor in the triumphant victory of the Olympians over the giants. He was the last mortal son of Zeus, and the only man born of a mortal woman to become a god upon his death. read more

There are two Heracles/Hercules: Hercules the man and Hercules the god. The man has a physical limit to his strength, though it's an incredible limit by any standard, comparable to Superman. The god essentially has unlimited strength, perhaps less than his father and the probably comparable to the other Olympians. read more

I don’t know exactly how strong Hercules was, just that he had insane superhuman strength. In regards to why he didn’t attack Hera, this is because Hera was a goddess and as much as he hated her, one does not disrespect the gods. read more