Heracles the Hunter

Inscription in Ancient Greek City of Heraclea Sintica Reveals Lost Worship of Heracles

Archaeologists excavating the ancient Greek city of Heraclea Sintica in modern-day Bulgaria have uncovered a second inscription linked to Heracles (Hercules) Kynagidas, or “Heracles the Hunter,” providing fresh evidence for a local cult dedicated to the mythological hero. The discovery...