Samson, Hercules, and Gilgamesh

A Nazirite is one who has made a vow of celibacy, abstains from alcohol, and may not cut the hair of his head. The biblical account states that Samson was a Nazirite, and that he was given immense strength to aid him against his enemies and allow him to perform superhuman feats, including slaying a lion with his bare hands. What was the secret to Samson's legendary powers? Robert Sepehr is an author, producer, and anthropologist.