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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.
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What were Heracles tasks?
the 12 labors:
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.
Who performed twelve labors in ancient Greece?
Heracles
What are the number of labors Heracles had to do for king eurystheus?
12
Why is Heracles dangerous?
Because he did 12 impossible labors
Who held up the earth for Atlas?
In one version of a myth on Heracles and the twelve labors, Heracles did for a while.
Why did eurytheus make Heracles perform 12 labors?
Heracles was driven mad by Hera and in his madness he killed his children. To repay for this crime he was set 10 labors by his archenemy Eurystheus. However of the first 10 labors Eurystheus only accepted 8 of them and assingned him two more. If Heracles completed all the labors his sins would be forgiven and he would be granted immorality.
What represents immortality in Heracles' labors?
The golden apples of the Hesperides.
The demi god who was told to complete 12 labors?
Heracles (Greek) Hercules (Roman) had to complete 12 labors.
Who picked up Heracles after defeating the twelve labors?
Athena- in her chariot
Who did the twelve labors?
Hercules (greek name) or Heracles (Roman Name)
Who performed twelve labors in Greek mythology?
The hero Heracles (Hercules) performed the twelve labors after being driven mad by Hera to kill his children.
