Labors of Hercules
King Augeas had a stable for his 1000 cattle. What labor did Hercules do?
Clean the Stables
This animal invincible, devastating, and brought fear to the town. He skinned this animal and brought it to the King.
Nemean Lion
She is the mother of Hercules.
Alcmene
Hercules is half human, half mortal which means he is a...
DEMIGOD
Hercules brought help with him to seize the mares. What labor did he do?
Bring Back the Mares of DiomedesWhat is blending?
This is a nine-headed serpent that would terrify the area, venomous with one immortal head that could not be killed.
Lernean Hydra
He is the twin brother of Hercules.
Iphicles
MASCULINITY
Hercules’ task was to steal apples from Hesperides’ garden. What did he do?
Bring Hesperides’ Golden Apples
This animal was destroying the city and frightening the citizens. Hercules wrestled this animal to the ground and returned him to Eurystheus.
Cretan Bull
Hercules' real father.
Zeus
BRAVERY
In this task, he captured a three-headed dog that guarded the gates of the underworld to keep the living world from entering.
Capture the Cerberus
King Eurystheus sent Hercules to drive away a large flock of birds that had gathered in Stymphalos because the birds were vicious man-eaters.
Stymphalian Birds
Hercules' stepfather.
Amphitryon
TRUE OR FALSE: Hercules had a second wife.
TRUE
Hercules drove away a large flock of birds that had gathered in Stymphalos. What labor did he do?
Get rid of the Stymphalian Birds
In Ceryneia, there lives a magnificent deer that has golden horns and bronze hooves. Also, it is in the care of Artemis. Hercules hunted the deer for a year, when the time was right, he captured the hind and was about to bring it back to King Eurystheus. Artemis gave a condition to Hercules; and that he should bring back the deer in his home alive.
Golden Ceryneian Hind
Hercules' nemesis...
Hera
TRUE OR FALSE: Hercules was given immortality before he ascended at the Mount Olympus.
FALSE