Although Zeus , Hercules ' father , is frequently cited by Hercules as a neglectful father , Zeus ' love for Hercules is well-documented in the show . Although Zeus , Hercules ' father , is frequently cited by Hercules as a neglectful father , Zeus ' love for Hercules is well documented in the show ( In one episode , Hercules explains to a friend that he looked to father figures because Zeus was never around when he was younger .