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King Eurystheus of Mycenae.
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What was Heracles conditions of punishment?
compleate 12 tasks which are given too him from a king
Did Hera make Heracles perform 12 labors?
Yes, in a way. She drove Heracles/Hercules into a fit of madness, so he killed his wife and children. Afterwards, when he discovered what he had done, he did the 12 labors as a way of redeeming himself. The king Eurystheus was the one who gave him those tasks.
Who gave Heracles the 10 labors?
The Twelve Labors of Heracles were demanded by Hera, wife of Zeus, and given by Eurystheus, the king of Tiryns and Mycenae.
What were Heracles tasks?
the 12 labors:
What was the Greek god Heracles like?
Heracles was a demigod, born from a mortal mother, Alcmena and the almighty king of the gods, Zeus. Heracles was believed to have inhuman strength, courage and ingenuity. He accomplished 12 tasks set for him by King Eurystheus (who had claimed Heracles' throne) which became know as the Twelve Labors of Heracles. He was hated by Zeus' wife, Hera and she tormented him, driving him mad enough to kill his and Megara's (his wife) children and later his best friend, Iphitus, as revenge for her husband's infidelities.
How many tasks was Heracles assigned to atone for his sins?
Originally ten.
What is the family tree of Heracles?
heracles(roman name hercules) is the son of Zeus(god) and Alcmene(mortal), making him a hero- half god and half man. when heracles killled his children, from being droven made by jealous Hera, he was given 12 tasks, or labors, to do for king Eurystheus, Heracles cousin. Heracles was deprived of inheritance to king by Hera. when heracles had died, his mortal self was sent to Hades and his god self was given a life in Mount Olympus, living as the god of strength. he married Hera's daughter, Hebe, who was the goddess of youth. Hera and Heracles got along back when he was mortal when Heracles saved Hera from being raped by the giants.
Who was Eurystheus?
He gave Heracles his Twelve Labours.
Why does Heracles have to do his 12 tasks?
Hera made him temporarily insane so he killed his wife and children. The 12 tasks were his punishment.
How many tasks was Heracles originally assigned toatone fro his sins?
Ten.
Who was heracles dad?
Zeus, the Greek King of the Gods was Heracles' Father. Heracles also had a foster father, Amphitryon, who was the husband of Alcmene, the woman Zeus impregnated.
Who is the greek demigod who completed 12 impossible tasks?
Heracles, a demigod son of Zeus.
