Theseus was born to King Aegeus and Aethra, who had two unmarried wives. He was born after Aegeus tricked his wife Aethra into sleeping with him. Theseus became king of Athens after successfully completing impossible tasks
Hercules completed 12 impossible labors, including killing the nine-headed hydra. Achilles was invulnerable except for his heel, died from Paris' arrow. Theseus defeated Minotaur with Ariadne's help. Odysseus endured 10 years of journey home after Trojan War
Legendary knights of King Arthur first appeared in Matter of Britain literature. Knights ensure peace after early warring period. Round Table symbolizes equality among members from royals to nobles
Ragnar Lodbrok was a Viking hero and Swedish/Danish king. According to legends, he was Sigurd Ring's son and Åsa's son. His father's name is sometimes identified with Danish king Sigfred
Born in 144 in Turgalium, Spain to a Hispano-Roman family. Became commander of Armies of the North under Marcus Aurelius. Led twelve-year campaign against Germanic tribes at Vindobona. Marcus Aurelius offered him leadership to restore Roman Republic
Heracles was born to Alcmene and Zeus, who nursed him with divine milk. Hera induced madness, causing Heracles to kill his family. Oracle of Delphi advised Heracles to serve King Eurystheus for twelve years