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The labors of Hercules were set by Eurystheus King of the Tiryns and Mycenae. The labors were a set of 12 extremely difficult, so difficult they were almost impossible, tasks, They were given as a punishment after Hercules killed his wife and children.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoit was penance for killing his wife and child
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∙ 9y agoHercules is a widely known story of a hero. He had to perform twelve labors in order to make up for his mad behavior.
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∙ 12y agoHe had to atone for the crime of murdering his wife, Megara, and their sons.
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∙ 12y agoAfter he was driven mad and killed his sons, Heracles was given the twelve labors as a punishment.
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Who had to perform 12 labors in Greek mythology?
Hercules
How did Hercules get his strength?
To perform his 12 labors.
How many labors did Hercules perform?
Herecules did twelve Labors.
How many labors did hecules have?
Hercules had 12 labors
What was Hercules' goal or quest?
Hercules had to perform the labors as a punishment for a bad deed.
What accomplishments did Hercules have?
The 12 labors
Performed 12 labors of penance?
Hercules, son of Zues, had to preform the 12 labors
What were the duties Hercules was expected to perform?
Click link below to read about the twelve labors of Hercules!
How many labors was Hercules known?
12
How many labors was Hercules Known for?
12
Should Hercules have to perform the twelve labors?
no i don't think so.
What was Hercules' reward?
If you mean reward for the 10/12 labors, there was no reward. He was to perform these as penance for having killed his wife and three children.
