Is Iolaus a God?

In Greek mythology, Iolaus (/aɪˈoʊlaʊs/; Ancient Greek: Ἰόλαος Iólaos) was a Theban divine hero, son of Iphicles and Automedusa. He was famed for being Heracles' nephew and for helping with some of his Labors, and also for being one of the Argonauts.

Did Hercules become a god?

The blood proved to be a powerful poison, and Heracles died. His body was placed on a pyre on Mount Oeta (Modern Greek Oíti), his mortal part was consumed, and his divine part ascended to heaven, becoming a god. There he was reconciled to Hera and married Hebe.

Was Iolaus a cousin of Hercules?

Iolaus, ancient Greek hero, the nephew, charioteer, and assistant of Heracles. He was the son of Iphicles, himself mortal half brother of Heracles by the same mother, Alcmene. Iolaus aided Heracles in his second Labour, the slaying of the Hydra and its ally the crab.