Of all the sons Zeus had fathered on other women, Hera hated Heracles most of all, for the seed of Zeus flowed in his veins most copiously. But Zeus protected Heracles and he grew into the strongest of men and the greatest of all Greek heroes. So Hera devised another plan.

Why did Hera dislike Hercules so much?

Basically, Hera didn't like him because she was the child of one of Zeus's mistresses. ... Hercules happened to be one of these children since his father was Zeus and his mother was mortal named Alcmene. She was described as a very beautiful woman, and when Zeus saw her, he knew he wanted to be with her.

Did Hera try to kill Hercules?

Hercules is Hated by Hera

Hera attempted to destroy Hercules from the time he was an infant. Hera sent serpents into the cradle where baby Hercules lie, hoping they would destroy him. The first indication of Hercules's superhuman strength came when he strangled the serpents as they enter his cradle.