Greece

Heracles Karpusi is a character in the series, Axis Powers Hetalia. He is the representation of the country, modern Greece (ギリシャ,Girisha).

Appearance
Heracles has brown hair and green eyes and fairly tanned skin. He wears a brown jacket with matching brown pants and a white t-shirt, and occasionally wears a brown hat. He almost always carries a giant cross, which represents Mount Athos.

Personality and Interests
He is said to have a serious personality, but he often seems carefree and casual. He is often seen with cats, a reference to Greece's stray cat population. He has a love for philosophy and history.

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The two of them don't get along well, and often fought with each other before finally deciding on a cease-fire. Even so, they're still ready to fight over anything.

In the Anime
Heracles first appeared in Episode 01, where he was shown sleeping during the world meeting. He later shows up in Episode 14 at the supermarket, handing Antonio his groceries and taking his time in doing so.

Trivia

 * Heracles' birthday was originally listed as October 28th, but was retconned to February 3rd by the time the published manga was released.
 * Although Heracles Karpusi is the most commonly accepted spelling of his name, the alternate rendering of Herakles Karpossi can sometimes be seen in fan translations, as well as his surname being rendered as Karpsh.
 * The surname Karpusi actually comes from a Greek word for watermelon. His given name Heracles is thought to have been inspired by the Greek demigod of the same name.