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What is the main purpose of Heracles performing the 12 labors?
What is the main purpose of Heracles performing the 12 labors?
How did Heracles manage to defeat the Nemean Lion?
How did Heracles manage to defeat the Nemean Lion?
What unique ability does the Hydra possess that complicates its defeat?
What unique ability does the Hydra possess that complicates its defeat?
Why was Heracles not allowed to receive help while battling the Hydra?
Why was Heracles not allowed to receive help while battling the Hydra?
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What strategy did Heracles use to catch the Ceryneian Deer?
What strategy did Heracles use to catch the Ceryneian Deer?
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What supernatural method did Heracles use to clean the Stables of Augeus?
What supernatural method did Heracles use to clean the Stables of Augeus?
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Which supernatural creature did Heracles encounter in the form of Stymphalian Birds?
Which supernatural creature did Heracles encounter in the form of Stymphalian Birds?
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What was the primary purpose of the quest of the Argonauts led by Jason?
What was the primary purpose of the quest of the Argonauts led by Jason?
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What did Perseus use to defeat Medusa?
What did Perseus use to defeat Medusa?
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How did Heracles capture the Cretan Bull?
How did Heracles capture the Cretan Bull?
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What is the nature of the Apples of the Hesperides, which Heracles was tasked with retrieving?
What is the nature of the Apples of the Hesperides, which Heracles was tasked with retrieving?
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What role did Hera play in the story of the Belt of Hippolyta?
What role did Hera play in the story of the Belt of Hippolyta?
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What does the term 'Polutropon' refer to in the context of Penelope?
What does the term 'Polutropon' refer to in the context of Penelope?
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What happens to Achilles due to Agamemnon taking his prize, Briseis?
What happens to Achilles due to Agamemnon taking his prize, Briseis?
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Who assists Theseus in navigating the Labyrinth to kill the Minotaur?
Who assists Theseus in navigating the Labyrinth to kill the Minotaur?
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What gift did Paris receive from Aphrodite in the Judgement of Paris?
What gift did Paris receive from Aphrodite in the Judgement of Paris?
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What significant event does Achilles' wrath influence in the Iliad?
What significant event does Achilles' wrath influence in the Iliad?
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What is the relationship between Medusa and Perseus in the myth?
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What ultimately led to the tragic end of Medea in the myth?
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Study Notes
Heracles' Labours
- Heracles was a super-strong demigod, born with superhuman strength, able to squish and kill snakes as a baby
- He had to perform 12 labors to cleanse himself of a murder and appease the gods
- Six labors took place on the Greek mainland, and six in the Mediterranean area
Greek Mainland Labours: Nemean Lion
- The Nemean Lion's skin was indestructible, so Heracles had to wrestle it and use its claws to tear through the lion's skin
- Heracles' use of the lion's claws to destroy its skin prevented any weapons from harming the lion
Greek Mainland Labours: The Hydra
- The Hydra was a water monster with nine snake-like heads; when you cut off a head, another one would grow
- Heracles' nephew helped him by burning the severed heads to prevent them growing back
- Using a torch in the process of removing, the heads would not grow back
Greek Mainland Labours: Ceryneian Deer
- Heracles had to capture the golden deer that had magical speed
- He was allowed to ask Artemis for help, catch the animal when it was sleeping, and then return it.
Greek Mainland Labours: Erymanthian Boar
- The Erymanthian boar was a very powerful boar, and Heracles had to hunt and trap it, using a mountain of snow and his club
- This task was extremely difficult, and was so frightening to Eurystheus (Heracles' cousin) that he hid in a large barrel
Greek Mainland Labours: Augeas's Stables
- Augeas had a large herd of sacred cows whose stables had not been cleaned for many years, so Heracles had to clean them
- Heracles used the rivers Alpheios and Peneios to flush the stables to successfully complete the task.
Other Labours (Mediterranean Area):
- Cretan Bull: Capture and wrestle a superhuman bull brought from Crete back to his cousin.
- Horses of Diomedes: The horses were cannibals; Heracles killed Diomedes and fed his flesh to the horses, to tame them
- Belt of Hippolyta: Heracles took the belt of the Amazon queen Hippolyta, after a battle with other Amazons
- Cattle of Geryon: Heracles stole the cattle of a three-headed monster and brought them back to his cousin
- Apples of Hesperides: Retrieve golden apples guarded by a dragon.
- Cerberus: Capture and return Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the underworld from the underworld.
Other Figures Mentioned
- Theseus: A Greek hero known for various adventures, particularly slaying the Minotaur, which included navigating through a maze in a labyrinth
- Achilles: Greek warrior from the Trojan War, fought alongside numerous other soldiers
- Perseus: hero of Greek mythology, famously slaying Medusa
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Explore the epic labours of Heracles as he faces formidable challenges on the Greek mainland. Learn about the Nemean Lion, the Hydra, and the Ceryneian Deer among other tasks that showcase his incredible strength and resourcefulness. Test your knowledge on these legendary tales!
