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What are the 12 labors of Hercules?
When Hercules performed many tasks as punishment for killing his family. This took place around the time of the 1st olympic stadim. They were:The Nemean Lion- had an unpeircable hideThe Lernean Hydra- if you cut one head off, 2 would grow backthe Erymanthian Boar- in Artemis' sacred landThe Ceryneian Hind- a deerThe stymphalian birds- man eating birds with bronze claws, beaks, and wings; has poisonous excrement; afraid of loud noisesthe augean stables- not been cleaned for 30 years and housed 1000 cowsthe Cretan Bull- firebreathing bullThe Diomedean Mares- man eating horses owned by DiomedesThe Golden girdle of Hippolyta- a belt that holds weaponsthe red cattle of Geryon- very beautiful; owned by a monster of 3 upper bodiesThe golden apples of the Hesperides- daughters of AtlasCerebus- a 3 headed dog guarding the underworld
What did the golden apple do in Greek mythology?
One: a guy used it to distract a girl and win a race so he could marry her Two: Hercules had to retrieve them in his 11th labor when a dragon guarded them.
What was Hercules first labor to perform eurystheus?
The Nemean lion.
Why did Hercules win the war against Albion?
Albion, the ruler of the England (then called Albion) attacked Hercules and his army , when he was going for his tenth labor through England. Hercules, as he was not prepared for the attack from such a big army, prayed Zeus for his aid. His prayer was answered and Zeus helped Hercules to kill Albion and his brother and thus Hercules emerged victorious and continued his tenth labor.
What was the name of the beast slain by Hercules in his first labor?
The Nemean Lion.
