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Hercules needed to perform twelve labors as a punishment for killing his wife and children in a fit of madness. Completing the labors was part of his penance to atone for his crime and prove his worthiness to the gods.

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What is Hercules third labor and who did he do it for?

Hercules' 3rd labor was to find the Ceryneis Hind. He did it for King Eurysetheus.


Where did the tenth labor of Hercules take place?

Hercules' tenth labor was to bring back the cattle of Geryon. This took place on the island of Erythia.


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It was big, and had gold antlers.


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he was a strong, powerful man that could do almost everything


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