answersLogoWhite

0

Hera made him temporarily insane so he killed his wife and children. The 12 tasks were his punishment.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What were Heracles tasks?

the 12 labors:


What was Heracles conditions of punishment?

compleate 12 tasks which are given too him from a king


Who is the greek demigod who completed 12 impossible tasks?

Heracles, a demigod son of Zeus.


Examples of Greek or Roman mythology?

Perseus the gorgon slayer 12 tasks of Heracles the Odyssey the Iliad


What is Heracles the god of?

He's not necessarily the god of something he just became a god by doing 12 tasks for Eurytheseus!


What King Gave Heracles His tasks?

King Eurystheus of Mycenae.


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.


What seemingly impossible mission did the Greek hero Heracles accomplish?

That series of tasks was called the 12 labors of Hercules, and each one seemed impossible.


How many tasks was Heracles assigned to atone for his sins?

Originally ten.


Which son of Zeus performed 12 labors?

Heracles, also known as Hercules in Roman mythology, performed the 12 labors. These labors were tasks that were assigned to him as penance for killing his family in a fit of madness induced by Hera, Zeus's wife. Heracles successfully completed all 12 labors, showcasing his immense strength and courage.


How many tasks was Heracles originally assigned toatone fro his sins?

Ten.


What was the Greek god Heracles like?

Heracles was a demigod, born from a mortal mother, Alcmena and the almighty king of the gods, Zeus. Heracles was believed to have inhuman strength, courage and ingenuity. He accomplished 12 tasks set for him by King Eurystheus (who had claimed Heracles' throne) which became know as the Twelve Labors of Heracles. He was hated by Zeus' wife, Hera and she tormented him, driving him mad enough to kill his and Megara's (his wife) children and later his best friend, Iphitus, as revenge for her husband's infidelities.