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Why did Hercules get into an argument with king augeas?
Heracles was commanded by King Eurystheus to clean Augeias' stables as one of his Twelve Labors. Heracles was to have the tenth part of the oxen as his reward, but when the hero had accomplished his task by leading the rivers Alpheus and Peneus through the stables, Augeas refused to keep his promise. Heracles, therefore, made war upon him, which terminated in his death and that of his sons, with the exception of one, Phyleus, whom Heracles placed on the throne of his father.
Heracles wife whom he killed while insane?
her name was Megara
Heracles was dressed as a woman while he served as a slave to whom?
Hades
To whom did Alexander the Great trace his ancestry?
On his fathers side Heracles, while on his mothers side Achilles. Achilles is a dude and so is heracles
What is Megaras relationship to Hercules?
In Greek mythology, Megara was the oldest daughter of Creon, king of Thebes. In reward for Heracles' defending Thebes from Orchomenus in single-handed battle, Creon offered his daughter Megara to Heracles and he brought her home to the house of Amphitryon. She bore him a son and a daughter, whom Heracles killed when Hera struck him with temporary madness;
Who was Megara?
Wife of Heracles with whom he had several children he later murdered during Hera-induced insanity. Because of this he had to complete twelve famous labours for his cousin.
Why William and Mary were offered the throne of England was a conflict between whom?
Parliament (both Whigs and Tories) and King James II of England
What were the character traits of eurystheus?
Eurystheus, the king of Tiryns in Greek mythology, is often portrayed as cowardly, jealous, and petty. He is characterized by his insecurity and fear, particularly in contrast to the hero Heracles, whom he tasked with completing the Twelve Labors. Eurystheus's jealousy of Heracles' strength and heroism leads him to impose increasingly difficult challenges on the hero, showcasing his vindictiveness and desire to undermine Heracles' achievements. Overall, his traits emphasize a theme of the flawed and tyrannical ruler in mythological narratives.
How many wives did Hercules have?
In Thebes, Heracles married King Creon's daughter, Megara, who had three sons. His second marriage was to Deianira, the daughter of the king of Calydon. Heracles married a third time after becoming a god. He married Hebe, the daughter of Zeus and Hera.
What does the saying the shirt of Nessus mean?
In Greek mythology, Nessus was a centaur whom Heracles killed. Nessus gave Heracles' wife a tunic poisoned with Nessus' own blood, and Heracles put it on and died. The term "shirt of Nessus" refers to something that appears to be a victory but ends up destroying the apparent victor..
How did Hercules seek revenge on Augeas?
Heracles was to have the tenth part of the oxen as his reward, but when the hero had accomplished his task by leading the rivers Alpheus and Peneus through the stables, Augeas refused to keep his promise. Heracles, therefore, made war upon him, which terminated in his death and that of his sons, with the exception of one, Phyleus, whom Heracles placed on the throne of his father.
What did Hercules do to augeas after he refused to honor their agreement?
Heracles was to have the tenth part of the oxen as his reward, but when the hero had accomplished his task by leading the rivers Alpheus and Peneus through the stables, Augeas refused to keep his promise. Heracles, therefore, made war upon him, which terminated in his death and that of his sons, with the exception of one, Phyleus, whom Heracles placed on the throne of his father.
