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... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > the Greek heroic legends (I) > (story of) Hercules (Heracles) > aggressive, unfriendly activities and relationships of Hercules > Hercules in combat with heroes, gods, or fabulous beings > Hercules in combat with heroes, etc.: first series > King Busiris of Egypt and his servants are slain by Hercules on the altar where they had attempted to sacrifice him

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94L4114King Busiris of Egypt and his servants are slain by Hercules on the altar where they had attempted to sacrifice him  

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Subject

  • aggression
  • altar
  • ancient history
  • Busiris (King)
  • classical antiquity
  • Egypt
  • fighting
  • gods
  • Greek legend
  • Hercules
  • hero
  • heroic legend
  • history
  • human sacrifice
  • killing
  • king
  • legend
  • mythology
  • quarrelling
  • single combat
  • unfriendliness

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  • 94L4114

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