Thus, Heracles' very existence proved at least one of Zeus' many illicit affairs, and Hera often conspired against Zeus' mortal offspring as revenge for her husband's infidelities. His twin mortal brother, son of Amphitryon, was Iphicles, father of Heracles' charioteer Iolaus. read more
Hercules was the son of Zeus, king of the Olympians, and the mortal Alcmene. Through Zeus, he was the grandson of Kronos and Rhea. Hercules was also a great-grandson of Uranus and Gaia. read more
Alcmene with Zeus had Hercules, his twin brother was Iphicles. The sisters of Hercules included Laonome and Perimede. read more