Similarities Between Hercules And Odysseus

One of the most interesting pieces of Roman portraits depicts the Emperor Commodus with characteristics of the demi-god Hercules, 191-192 CE. Tieing in the lion’s skin, the club, and the golden apples are all representative of the Greek hero's myth. With the death of Marcus Aurelius, a period of stability in the Roman Empire came to an end. When Commodus took over sole command, he initiated an era of despair. He was clearly deranged and unfit for power. He came into power with no political skills, administrative competence, or intellectual distinction. Commodus referred himself as the incarnation of Hercules. There are similarities of features to those of Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, such as the heavy eyelids and full head of curly