Hercules character jug produced in Taiwan by Treasure Craft of Compton, California, circa 2000. Hercules is the son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures. Hercules had a number of myths that were distinctly Roman. One of these is Hercules' defeat of Cacus, who was terrorizing the countryside of Rome. The hero was associated with the Aventine Hill through his son Aventinus. Mark Antony considered him a personal patron god, as did the emperor Commodus. "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" is an American fantasy television series filmed in New Zealand, based on the tales of the classical Greek culture hero Hercules and starring Kevin Sorbo.
Maker:
Treasure Craft
United States
circa 1990
Model #:
character jug
Size:
medium
Height:
5 1/2"
