Labors Questions Part 1
Heracles used its pelt as armor after defeating it.
The (Nemean) Lion
Like the shind/deer, this task also included something made of gold.
The Apples (of the Hesperides)
Whose deaths caused Hercules to begin his 12 labors
His wife and children
Who was Heracles' real father?
Zeus
How many heads did the story mention the Hydra having?
9
This task had a short time limit.
The (Augean) Stables
This is the name of the 3 headed titan who was just trying to protect his cattle
Geryon
Name a King that Heracles killed while working through the 12 labors.
King Diomedes or King Geryon
Who hated Heracles with a fiery passion?
Hera
The number of tasks that Hercules originally needed to complete.
10
Iolaus helped Heracles with this task.
The (Lernean) Hydra
The Horses (of Diomedes)
What did Hera send to kill Hercules as a child but they ended up dying instead
Snakes
Who confronted Heracles about the Hind of Ceryneia
Artemis / Diana
The 5th labor did not count because of this?
He cheated with the water and he was paid.
Athena helped Heracles with this task by giving him a rattle.
The (Stymphalian) Birds
What is the name of the Queen who possessed the famous belt in the 9th task?
Hippolyte
Who was the centaur that died by dropping a poison arrow onto his foot?
Pholus
Who helped Heracles defeat the Stymphalian birds?
Athena
The 2nd labor did not count because of this
He had his nephew's help
Which task took the longest to complete?
The deer or the Stag
Which titan famously held up the Earth and sky?
Atlas
Which 3 monsters did Heracles actually kill during his 12 labors?
The lion, the hydra, and the birds.
This god is responsible for issues that both Hercules and Theseus had to deal with!
Poseidon
1/10 refers to....
the number of cattle Hercules would receive for cleaning the stables.