No, according to legend, Hercules is not alive in the mortal sense, but has achieved a form of immortality.
According to the reference, Hercules died by self-immolation on a funeral pyre he built himself after being poisoned. However, his story does not end there. Athena transported him to Olympus, where he spends eternity with the gods. Therefore, he doesn't exist in the mortal realm but is considered immortal.
Here is a breakdown:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mortal Death | Hercules built his own funeral pyre and burned himself to death on it after being poisoned. |
| Transformation | Athena carried him to Olympus on her chariot. |
| Current Status | According to legend, Hercules will spend the rest of eternity with the gods, making him immortal in a sense. |
- Hercules' death was not a natural death.
- His story concludes with his ascension to Olympus.
- He now exists as an immortal being among the gods.
