# Hercules — Poetry character guide

> Hercules in Poetry by Matthew Arnold.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Great Hercules

**First appearance:** 0057-the-strayed-reveller

## Who they are

The Greek hero, referenced in several poems.

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