12 Labors of Hercules
In the first task, how did Hercules kill the Nemean Lion? (no weapon was used)
With his bare hands since the beast couldn't be killed with a weapon.
He then made a cloak out of the beast's skin, which made him invulnerable.
Who is Hercules' father?
Zeus.
His mother is Alcmena, and he is half mortal, half immortal since his mom is mortal, and his dad is immortal.
His name in Greek is Heracles, while it is Herakles in Roman. His name means "The Glory of Hera"
What was the name of Hercules' music teacher? (Same name as the character from Charlie Brown that has a blanket)
Linus.
When Hercules got frustrated while learning the lyre, he hit his teacher over the head with it, instantly killing him.
Who made Hercules' funeral pyre? (son or daughter)
His son.
He ordered him to make his funeral pyre, where he laid down. Lightning then struck, and he disappeared, which is when he became an immortal god.
"Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" was a what? (show or movie)
Show. It aired from 1995-1996 that starred Kevin Sorbo as Hercules. The show was popular partially because of the pop culture references throughout the series.
For 3rd task, the Cerynean Hind was killed after being hunted for how long? (a calendar ____)
A year.
This beast was a golden-horned deer that was sacred to the goddess Artemis.
When there were two poisonous snakes put in his crib, what happened? (did the snakes die)
Yes.
He strangled the snakes, which were put in his crib by Hera. Throughout his life, Hera caused many events to try and hurt/kill Hercules.
Did Hercules get angry often?
Yes.
He often got angry and hurt bystanders, which made him feel sad and guilty.
Hercules was allowed to marry Hebe, which is who's daughter? (she's the one who tried to kill Hercules multiple times)
Hera.
Once he has died and became an immortal god, Hera allowed him to marry her daughter Hebe.
How many witches did Hera send to stop the birth of Hercules? (1 or 2)
Two.
In the 6th task, Hercules had to drive away the Stymphalian Birds, which ate what? (what they ate has a population of about 7.6 billion)
People.
These birds had claws, wings, and beaks of iron. Hercules forced the birds into nests and shot them, and was helped by Athena.
Who was Deianeira? (wife or sister)
His wife.
She was a princess, and won her by fighting the river god Achelous.
He later saved her from a Centaur named Nessus. Right before dying, Nessus gave her some of his blood to secure Hercules' love for her. When she thought Hercules was cheating on her, she put the blood on one of this robes, which burnt his skin. She killed herself after this.
Did magic end his mortal life?
Yes.
Magic ended his mortal life, and supernatural forces were the only thing that could beat him.
How many heads does the Lernaean Hydra have?
Hercules cut off 8 of the heads and burned the wound so they could not regenerate, and buried the creature under a rock with its immortal head still attached.
In the 9th task, Hercules had to obtain the Girdle of Hippolyte. Hippolyte was the queen of what place? (Also the name of a famous rain forest)
The Queen of the Amazon.
The queen gave Hercules the girdle, but the amazons thought he was going to kidnap her, so they attacked, and he ended up killing the queen.
If the 12 labors were completed, what would happen to Hercules? (would he become mortal or immortal)
Immortal.
Hercules went to the oracle at Delphi to see how he could pay for sins sins after killing his three children. He was sent to King Eurystheus of Tiryns, who gave him the 12 labors. Oracle said if he completed them, he would become immortal.
How many bodies does the Cattle of Geryon have? (2 or 3)
Three.
It was Hercules' 10th task to capture this animal. It lived on the far west side of Erythia. Hercules first killed Geryon (herdsman) and a guard dog, then returned the cattle to Tiyans.
In the 12th task, Hercules had to capture the Capture Cerberus. What gates did this animal guard? (heaven or underworld)
Underworld.
The Capture Cerberus is a three-headed dog that Hades said he could take as long as he used no weapons. Hercules wrestled the beast and gave it drugged food.