# Hercules — Aesop's Fables character guide

> Hercules in Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hercules

**First appearance:** 0253-hercules-and-minerva

## Who they are

A divine hero who appears in fables about strength and wisdom.

## In the story

### [Hercules and the Wagoner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/hercules-and-the-wagoner)

Appears to the wagoner and advises him to take action himself before seeking divine help.

### [The Athenian and the Theban](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-athenian-and-the-theban)

The Theban hero, praised as the greatest hero and a god, but criticized by the Athenian for having once been a servant.

### [Hercules and Minerva](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/hercules-and-minerva)

Travelling along a narrow road, he stamps on and strikes the apple of discord, causing it to swell.

### [Hercules and Plutus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/hercules-and-plutus)

Snubs Plutus at the divine banquet, explaining his disdain based on earthly observations.

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