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yes, he got drunk and murdered his family Not exactly. Hercules was driven to madness and murder through no fault of his own, but he still performed the Twelve Labors as atonement for the killing of his family. Atonement is by definition a voluntary punishment. If it is not voluntary, it is not atonement.
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ReneFor some, but Hercules makes sure he gets punished for a crime.
For example, Hercules did, indeed, kill his first wife Megara and his children. However, this was due to a fit of madness sent upon him by Hera. He was very upset when he realized what he did, which eventually resulted in his completion of the 12 labors.
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What did Hercules teach us about?
He teaches us about hard work and determination, as well as wrong doings will be punished.
What was hercules punished to perform a set of tasks that tested his mental and physical strength called the?
twelve labors
What is Hercules the god of?
He was not a god of anything, he was a demigod; a hero. His father was Zeus. After he died, some say he became a god and was the protector of mankind.
What is the moral of Hercules and the 12 labors?
You can do anything if you really want to.
Who did the priestess tell Hercules to go to?
The priestess or oracle told him to go to the King Eurystheus of Tiryns because there he would be punished for his wrong doings. If he completed the tasks set before him he would become immortal.
