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To the Editor: Schuelke et al. (June 24 issue)¹ describe a child with muscle hypertrophy in association with a mutation in the myostatin gene. Another possible case of a myostatin mutation in an exceptionally strong child was described more than 2500 years ago in Greek mythology, in the story about Hercules. As an infant, Hercules strangled a snake in each hand when the goddess Hera tried to kill him. His legendary strength was obvious from the time of his birth, and it was not the result of any exercise program.

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