The warrior Maceus is celebrating with his warriors after a recent victory in Thrace. Looking for his brother Demetrius, Maceus discovers he is dead, killed by Hercules. Demetrius had pretended to want to marry Hercules' mother Alcmene to lead him to his death at the hands of Echidna, the Mother of all Monsters, but was foiled and killed. Maceus vows revenge on Hercules.