Wow that was really good, I have never read a book from that type of angle on Hercules. Please update soon because I really would like to continue reading this story:)
Work on some word choices. There were a few times you repeated youself .
And she felt her hand smash into a million pieces. It felt as if every bone in her hand had smashed. Try to find a synonom for "smashed". It makes it flow nicer. :)
When the female bird lunges at her after taming the male, you change to 1st person.
Bahahaha! I love how the bird follows her around! xD I can see that! Love it!