Hera originally gave Hercules 10 tasks. But 2 of them she didn't count because he had help. This is why Hercules had to do 12 tasks.
Yes
Odysseus did not have specifically have 12 tasks, set apart from the rest. You are probably thinking of Hercules.
The Twelve Labours of Hercules.
In a fit of madness, induced by Hera, Hercules slew his wife, Megara, and their three children. The 12 labors were his penance.
Hera originally gave Hercules 10 tasks. But 2 of them she didn't count because he had help. This is why Hercules had to do 12 tasks.
A "herculean" task (after Hercules' 12 labors).
Yes
He finished the tasks even though Eurystheus thought he couldn't.
Heracles, also known as Hercules in Roman mythology, performed the 12 labors. These labors were tasks that were assigned to him as penance for killing his family in a fit of madness induced by Hera, Zeus's wife. Heracles successfully completed all 12 labors, showcasing his immense strength and courage.
Odysseus did not have specifically have 12 tasks, set apart from the rest. You are probably thinking of Hercules.
Comes from Hercules. Hercules was a greek who killed his wife and children so had to take upon 12 tasks called the labours of hercules.
The Twelve Labours of Hercules.
Eat 12 pies.
In a fit of madness, induced by Hera, Hercules slew his wife, Megara, and their three children. The 12 labors were his penance.
Hercules
Hercules was an illegitimate son of Zeus so he was despised by Zeus' wife Hera. One day Hera made Hercules mad and in a rage he killed his wife and children. As a punishment for this Hercules was condemned to perform 12 labours for his rival Eurystheus.