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    Hercules: Myth, Legend, Death & 12 Labors | HISTORY

    • First, Apollo sent Hercules to the hills of Nemea to kill a lion that was terrorizing the people of the region. (Some storytellers say that Zeus had fathered this magical beast as well.) Hercules trapped the lio… See more

    The Lernaean Hydra

    Second, Hercules traveled to the city of Lerna to slay the nine-headed Hydra—a poisonous, snake-like creature who lived underwater, guarding the entrance to the Underworld… See more

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    The Golden Hind

    Next, Hercules set off to capture the sacred pet of the goddess Diana: a red deer, or hind, with golden antlers and bronze hooves. Eurystheus had chosen this task for his rival … See more

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    The Augean Stables

    Hercules’ fifth task was supposed to be humiliating as well as impossible: cleaning all the manure out of King Augeas’ enormous stables in a single day. However, Hercules c… See more

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    The Stymphlaian Birds

    Hercules’ sixth task was straightforward: Travel to the town of Stymphalos and drive away the huge flock of carnivorous birds that had taken up residence in its trees. This time, i… See more

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    Who was Hercules in Greek mythology?
    Hercules, also known by his Greek name Heracles, was born to Alcmene, a mortal woman, and Zeus, the king of gods. Zeus visited Alcmene in the guise of her husband Amphitryon, resulting in the conception of Hercules.
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    The Lernaean Hydra
    The Golden Hind
    The Augean Stables
    The Stymphlaian Birds
    Who was Hercules in Greek mythology?
     
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