Hercules' Twelve Labors Quiz

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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?

  • Homer
  • Plato
  • Thomas Bulfinch (correct)
  • Sophocles

In which year was Edith Hamilton's 'Mythology' published?

  • 1942 (correct)
  • 1940
  • 1939
  • 1859

What does the character Hercules symbolize in Greek legends?

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Who illustrated the stories of Hercules as mentioned?

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From which ancient poets did Bulfinch and Hamilton draw material for Hercules' stories?

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Which name has become the most popular name for the character Hercules through the ages?

<p>Hercules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect did the artist Steve Kurth focus on to provide authenticity to the illustrations?

<p>Classical Greek architecture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme explored in the book 'Hercules: the Twelve Labors'?

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Which mythical race is mentioned in the glossary?

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What type of literature is 'Hercules: the Twelve Labors' classified as?

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Who is the queen of the Amazons mentioned in the glossary?

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What is NOT included in the table of contents of the book?

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In the context of Greek mythology, what defines a 'mortal'?

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Which part of the book likely details the encounters with mythical creatures?

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What does the section 'Further reading and websites' provide?

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What is Hades in Greek mythology?

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Who is considered the king of the gods in Greek mythology?

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What does the term 'immortal' refer to in the context of Greek mythology?

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Which of the following is a male pig in Greek terms?

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Which goddess is known as the goddess of the moon and the hunt?

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What is a 'hind' in the context of Greek mythology?

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What role did an oracle play in ancient Greece?

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What does 'titan' refer to in Greek mythology?

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Who compiled the popular English-language compilation of ancient myths known as Bulfinch's Mythology?

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Which work serves as a significant source for the creation of Hercules’ Twelve Labors along with Edith Hamilton’s Mythology?

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What form of art did Steve Kurth utilize to enhance the storytelling of Hercules?

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Which of these characters is associated with the first labor of Hercules?

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What was the primary setting for Hercules after his battles, as described?

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Which labor of Hercules involved obtaining the apples of the Hesperides?

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Which mythical creature was Hercules required to confront as part of his twelfth labor?

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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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