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Heracles (Hercules) is the embodiment of raw, primal male strength. His appearance is iconic and immediately distinguishes him from the other Argonauts: 1. Physical strength and stature Giant stature: In myths, he is said to have been considerably taller than ordinary people (about 2 meters or more). Impressive musculature: His body is described as a mountain of muscles. He does not rely on agility, but on pure, crushing strength. Face: He is usually depicted with a thick, short beard and a determined, sometimes fierce look, betraying his violent temper. 2. The unchanging attributes (His "uniform") The most characteristic features of Heracles, by which he is recognized in any statue or painting, are: The lion's skin: After killing the Nemean lion (whose skin is impenetrable by weapons), he wears it as a cloak. The lion's head often serves as a helmet, and the paws are tied in a knot in front of his chest. This makes him look half-animal, half-god. The Mace (The Crook): While other heroes use elegant swords or spears, Heracles carries a huge mace carved from a wild olive tree. This emphasizes his connection to nature and raw strength. The Bow and Arrows: He carries a quiver of arrows soaked in the poisonous blood of the Lernaean Hydra.
