Myth · Trials · Heroism
Follow the legendary trials that transformed Heracles from a troubled prince into the great hero of Greek myth.
The Slaying of the Nemean Lion
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The Slaying of the Nemean Lion The First Labour of Heracles The slaying of the Nemean Lion was the first of the famous Twelve Labours of Heracles. It introduced…
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The Slaying of the Lernaean Hydra
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The Second Labour of Heracles The Slaying of the Lernaean Hydra The second labour of Heracles was the destruction of the Lernaean Hydra, one of the most terrify…
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The Capture of the Ceryneian Hind
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The Third Labour of Heracles The Capture of the Ceryneian Hind The third labour of Heracles was the capture of the Ceryneian Hind, a sacred deer belonging to Ar…
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The Capture of the Erymanthian Boar
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The Fourth Labour of Heracles The Capture of the Erymanthian Boar The fourth labour of Heracles was the capture of the Erymanthian Boar, a gigantic and violent…
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The Cleaning of the Augean Stables
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The Fifth Labour of Heracles The Cleaning of the Augean Stables The fifth labour of Heracles was the cleaning of the vast stables belonging to King Augeas of El…
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The Sixth Labour of Heracles
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The Sixth Labour of Heracles The Defeat of the Stymphalian Birds The sixth labour of Heracles was the defeat of the Stymphalian Birds, a terrifying flock of sup…
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The Capture of the Cretan Bull
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The Seventh Labour of Heracles The Capture of the Cretan Bull The seventh labour of Heracles was the capture of the Cretan Bull, a magnificent and dangerous ani…
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The Mares of Diomedes
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The Eighth Labour of Heracles The Mares of Diomedes The eighth labour of Heracles was the capture of the Mares of Diomedes, a herd of savage horses belonging to…
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The Belt of Hippolyta
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The Ninth Labour of Heracles The Belt of Hippolyta The ninth labour of Heracles was the obtaining of the belt of Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. The Amazons we…
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The Cattle of Geryon
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The Tenth Labour of Heracles The Cattle of Geryon The tenth labour of Heracles was the capture of the cattle of Geryon, a powerful and monstrous ruler who lived…
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The Golden Apples of the Hesperides
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The Eleventh Labour of Heracles The Golden Apples of the Hesperides The eleventh labour of Heracles was the obtaining of the golden apples from the Garden of th…
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The Capture of Cerberus
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The Twelfth Labour of Heracles The Capture of Cerberus The twelfth and final labour of Heracles was the capture of Cerberus, the terrifying guardian of the Unde…
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