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What Oracle did Heracles go to after he killed his family?
The oracle of Delphi, i think
Who informed Heracles of how to atone for his sins?
Heracles was informed by the Oracle of Delphi about how to atone for his sins. After accidentally killing his wife and children in a fit of madness, sent by Hera, he sought guidance from the oracle. The oracle instructed him to serve King Eurystheus and complete a series of twelve labors as penance for his actions.
What incident motivated the labors of Heracles?
Heracles, driven mad by Hera, slew his children by Megara. Once he was cured of the madness, he went to the Oracle of Delphi, who directed that he should serve King Eurystheus for ten years and do anything he bade. So, Eurytheus, has his mother Hera's behest, sent Heracles on his labors, expecting that he would die attempting them.
Why did Heracles have to perform the labors?
Heracles was tasked with performing the Twelve Labors as a form of penance after he was driven mad by Hera, resulting in him killing his wife and children. To atone for this tragic act, the Oracle of Delphi advised him to serve King Eurystheus and complete a series of seemingly impossible tasks. The labors were meant to prove his strength and valor, ultimately leading to his redemption and immortality.
What was Heracles destiny?
Heracles destiny is to overcome the 12 labors set before him by Eurystheus (the king of Tiryns). He has to overcome these as Hera sent madness to him one night making Heracles kill his wife and sons, he needed justice so he consulted the oracle at Delphi and was told to obey the orders of the king of Tiryns.
What did the oracle at delphi tell Hercules to cleanse of a terrible sin?
the oracle told him to to become a slave to a king. by this he completed his 12 labors and was then freed
Who was Heracles directed to serve and for how long?
Heracles was commanded by the oracle of Delphi to perform 12 labours for King Eurystheus of Mycenae. He stayed in the King's service until the labours were completed.
Did the oracle of Delphi have any children?
No, the oracle was selected among the virgins of Delphi.
What is Apollo's oracle called?
Oracle of Delphi
The demigod who was told by the Delphic oracle to complete twelve labors?
Hercules, or Heracles which means "the glory of Hera." Zeus, his father, named him this to ease Hera's anger (which, by the way, infuriated her more.).
Where did the oracle live?
delphi
Is oracle of delphi in Athens?
No.
