A lonely Atalanta builds a statue of Hercules, which Hephaestus brings to life. This Hercules statue looks like and is just as strong as the real thing, but has a child-like intelligence. Atalanta tries to teach him things and form a relationship with him, but he is being influenced to do evil by his new friend, Discord. Meanwhile, Salmoneus has Hercules pose for and judge an art contest.