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Heracles' 6th labour was the Stymphalian Birds. Eurystheus told Heracles that he had to drive away an enormous flock of birds which gathered at a lake near the town of Stymphalos. To get your head around how difficult this task was, you should know that some versions of the legend describe the Stymphalian Birds as vicious man-eaters, equal to lions in their fierceness.
So... Heracles arrived at the lake and had no clue of how he was going to complete his task. The goddess Athena came to his aid and gave him a pair of krotala (bronze clappers similar to castanets). These were no ordinary krotala though, they had been forged by the god Hephaistos.
Heracles climbed a nearby mountain, clashed the krotala loudly, and scared the birds out of the trees surrounding the lake. As they took flight he shot them with either a slingshot or a bow and arrow.
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How did Hercules complete his labor?
he was a strong, powerful man that could do almost everything
When did Hercules 10 day labor finish?
It was not a "ten day labor", but twelve different labors that took unnumbered years in myth to complete.
What is Hercules third labor and who did he do it for?
Hercules' 3rd labor was to find the Ceryneis Hind. He did it for King Eurysetheus.
Where did the tenth labor of Hercules take place?
Hercules' tenth labor was to bring back the cattle of Geryon. This took place on the island of Erythia.
Who was the victim of Hercules' first labor?
The Nemean lion.
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 is the most important thing about Hercules?
Hercules is an ancient Greek hero. He had twelve labors to complete.
What was the name of the beast slain by Hercules in his first labor?
The Nemean Lion.
Who decided the labors that Hercules must complete?
Eurystheus.
What was so special about Hercules animal of his third labor?
It was big, and had gold antlers.
What does Hercules wear as a cloak after his FIRST labor?
He wears the Nemean lion's skin.
