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What was the Greek name for Hercules?
What was the Greek name for Hercules?
- Hercules
- Thor
- Herakles (correct)
- Zeus
Which author is mentioned as a source for the stories of Hercules' labors?
Which author is mentioned as a source for the stories of Hercules' labors?
- Homer
- Plato
- Thomas Bulfinch (correct)
- Sophocles
In which year was Edith Hamilton's 'Mythology' published?
In which year was Edith Hamilton's 'Mythology' published?
- 1942 (correct)
- 1940
- 1939
- 1859
What does the character Hercules symbolize in Greek legends?
What does the character Hercules symbolize in Greek legends?
Who illustrated the stories of Hercules as mentioned?
Who illustrated the stories of Hercules as mentioned?
From which ancient poets did Bulfinch and Hamilton draw material for Hercules' stories?
From which ancient poets did Bulfinch and Hamilton draw material for Hercules' stories?
Which name has become the most popular name for the character Hercules through the ages?
Which name has become the most popular name for the character Hercules through the ages?
What aspect did the artist Steve Kurth focus on to provide authenticity to the illustrations?
What aspect did the artist Steve Kurth focus on to provide authenticity to the illustrations?
What is the main theme explored in the book 'Hercules: the Twelve Labors'?
What is the main theme explored in the book 'Hercules: the Twelve Labors'?
Which mythical race is mentioned in the glossary?
Which mythical race is mentioned in the glossary?
What type of literature is 'Hercules: the Twelve Labors' classified as?
What type of literature is 'Hercules: the Twelve Labors' classified as?
Who is the queen of the Amazons mentioned in the glossary?
Who is the queen of the Amazons mentioned in the glossary?
What is NOT included in the table of contents of the book?
What is NOT included in the table of contents of the book?
In the context of Greek mythology, what defines a 'mortal'?
In the context of Greek mythology, what defines a 'mortal'?
Which part of the book likely details the encounters with mythical creatures?
Which part of the book likely details the encounters with mythical creatures?
What does the section 'Further reading and websites' provide?
What does the section 'Further reading and websites' provide?
What is Hades in Greek mythology?
What is Hades in Greek mythology?
Who is considered the king of the gods in Greek mythology?
Who is considered the king of the gods in Greek mythology?
What does the term 'immortal' refer to in the context of Greek mythology?
What does the term 'immortal' refer to in the context of Greek mythology?
Which of the following is a male pig in Greek terms?
Which of the following is a male pig in Greek terms?
Which goddess is known as the goddess of the moon and the hunt?
Which goddess is known as the goddess of the moon and the hunt?
What is a 'hind' in the context of Greek mythology?
What is a 'hind' in the context of Greek mythology?
What role did an oracle play in ancient Greece?
What role did an oracle play in ancient Greece?
What does 'titan' refer to in Greek mythology?
What does 'titan' refer to in Greek mythology?
Who compiled the popular English-language compilation of ancient myths known as Bulfinch's Mythology?
Who compiled the popular English-language compilation of ancient myths known as Bulfinch's Mythology?
Which work serves as a significant source for the creation of Hercules’ Twelve Labors along with Edith Hamilton’s Mythology?
Which work serves as a significant source for the creation of Hercules’ Twelve Labors along with Edith Hamilton’s Mythology?
What form of art did Steve Kurth utilize to enhance the storytelling of Hercules?
What form of art did Steve Kurth utilize to enhance the storytelling of Hercules?
Which of these characters is associated with the first labor of Hercules?
Which of these characters is associated with the first labor of Hercules?
What was the primary setting for Hercules after his battles, as described?
What was the primary setting for Hercules after his battles, as described?
Which labor of Hercules involved obtaining the apples of the Hesperides?
Which labor of Hercules involved obtaining the apples of the Hesperides?
Which mythical creature was Hercules required to confront as part of his twelfth labor?
Which mythical creature was Hercules required to confront as part of his twelfth labor?
What was the original purpose behind Bulfinch's compilation of myths?
What was the original purpose behind Bulfinch's compilation of myths?
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Study Notes
Hercules' Twelve Labors
- Hercules is both the Greek hero Herakles and the Roman hero Hercules.
- Hercules' most famous story is his completion of the Twelve Labors.
- Author Paul Storrie used the works of Thomas Bulfinch and Edith Hamilton to create this story.
- Artist Steve Kurth relied on classical Greek architecture, clothing, weapons, and armor when depicting the story.
- The Twelve Labors were given to Hercules as atonement for a crime he committed.
- Hercules had to deal with many different monsters and animals throughout his labors.
- The labors involved tasks that required both physical prowess and mental cunning.
Hercules' Labors
- The first labor was to slay the Nemean lion.
- The second labor was to slay the Lernaean Hydra.
- The third labor was to capture the Cerynean Hind.
- The fourth labor involved capturing the Erymanthian Boar.
- Hercules had to clean the stables of King Augeas for his fifth labor.
- The sixth labor involved capturing and killing the Stymphalian birds.
- The seventh labor required capturing the white bull of Crete.
- The eighth labor was to steal the mares of Diomedes--which he then fed to Diomedes!
- Hercules had to steal the golden belt of Hippolyta (the queen of the Amazons) for his ninth labor.
- Hercules, with the help of Atlas, had to steal the cattle of Geryon for his tenth labor.
- The eleventh labor involved stealing the golden apples of the Hesperides guarded by a dragon.
- For his final labor, Hercules had to capture Cerberus, the three-headed dog of Hades.
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