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The dominant quality of Hercules' strength had to have
played a role in the inspiration to the Greeks.  Even from the youngest of ages, the
article makes mention of Hercules' strength as a toddler.  The Greeks would have revered
his strength for many reasons.  Strength was identified as an aspect of masculinity,
with the more strength, the greater the man.  Hercules would have been vaulted into a
position of reverence for this, alone.  One does not see the Greeks paying much homage
to characters who are not strong.  Another reason why the Greeks were inspired by
Hercules would be the 12 labors themselves.  The idea that Hercules had to endure trial
after trial, without any or much objection would have appealed to the Greeks because it
helped to solidify the idea that arete, glory, could only be accomplished when
significant obstacles are meant to be overcome.