In Greek mythology, Hercules was the illegitimate son of a mortal woman and Zeus, the King of the Gods.

Zeus's wife, the goddess Hera, was furious about the infidelity and vengeful towards Hercules.

She sent two snakes to kill the infant in his crib. It didn't work.

He was so strong that he crushed them both.

Growing up, the mythical Hercules was known for his size and strength, and athletic prowess.

He learned wrestling and horseback riding, but he was also musical.

He played the liar and sang.

Eventually, he would also be known for his murderous temper.

He wore a lion's skin with the head still attached.

It came up over his head like a mask, and he carried a club, his favorite weapon.

Hercules Brown, a man from Adel Georgia, had a lot in common with the original Hercules.

The name was very fitting. He was usually the biggest kid in our grade. Very big, strong kid.

That's Daniel Connell. He grew up in Adel, and then he still lives there.

He's a lawyer now. He went to grade school with Hercules Brown.

They weren't exactly best friends, but it was a small town, and they were in the same grade.

Good athlete, for the most part, he was usually the biggest football player or the guy that could hit home runs,

before everybody in baseball. Very mild manner, very well spoken.

This Hercules played music too. He was in the Cook County High School band. He played the trombone.

He never got in trouble with our car in high school. It was polite to teachers.

Never went to parties or anything like that that I'm aware of.

But Connell had heard rumors about a dark side. That at some point, Hercules had changed.

He started having issues with drugs, using, and maybe dealing. He became known for his horrible temper.

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