The Probert Encyclopaedia of Greek & Roman Mythology

HERCULES

In Greek and Roman mythology, Hercules (Heracles) was considered as the perfect athlete. He was given twelve labours:

1. Kill the Nemean lion.
   
2. Destroy the Lernean hydra.
   
3. Capture alive the Erymanthian boar.
   
4. Capture alive the Ceryneian stag.
   
5. Kill the Stymphalian birds.
   
6. Clean the Augean stables.
   
7. Bring alive into Peloponnesus the Cretan bull.
   
8. Obtain the horses of Diomedes.
   
9. Obtain the girdle of Hippolyte.
   
10. Kill the monster and cattle of Geryon.
    
11. Obtain the apples of Hesperides.
    
12. Bring from the infernal regions Cerberus the three headed dog of Hades.
    

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