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The Twelve Labors of Heracles were demanded by Hera, wife of Zeus, and given by Eurystheus, the king of Tiryns and Mycenae.
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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 were Heracles tasks?
the 12 labors:
Did Heracles begin his labors by visiting the oracle Delphi?
The answer is yes, but is always confuses me whether it was the oracle or Apollo who gave the advice.
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 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.
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)
