This divine heritage bestowed upon him immense strength and resilience, making him a demigod – a half-god, half-human being and a destiny to become a hero. Zeus visited Alcmene in the guise of her husband Amphitryon, resulting in the conception of Hercules. Hercules, also known by his Greek name Heracles, was born to Alcmene, a mortal woman, and Zeus, the king of gods.
