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Q: Why was Heracles twelve labors?
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Who performed twelve labors in ancient Greece?

Heracles


Who gave Heracles the 10 labors?

The Twelve Labors of Heracles were demanded by Hera, wife of Zeus, and given by Eurystheus, the king of Tiryns and Mycenae.


Who held up the earth for Atlas?

In one version of a myth on Heracles and the twelve labors, Heracles did for a while.


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)


What hero performed twelve remarkable labors to please a vengeful king?

Hercules was the hero who performed twelve remarkable labors.


Who performed twelve labors in Greek mythology?

The hero Heracles (Hercules) performed the twelve labors after being driven mad by Hera to kill his children.


What does Hercules ultimately gain from completing the twelve labors?

Heracles eventually after his death became a god because of his deeds.


What are the circumstances that led to Hercules having to do twelve labors?

Hercules (Heracles) was driven mad by Hera, and killed his family. To redeem himself, he did the twelve tasks which would purify him.


What were Heracles tasks?

the 12 labors:


Who was a hero in Greek mythology noted for his strength an for performing twelve gigantic labors imposed for him by Hera?

Heracles was the Greek hero who was noted for his strength and was required to perform twelve tasks.


In Greek Mythology why was the Hydra killed?

The Lernean Hydra is killed by Heracles in his second of twelve labors. However why the Hydra is killed is never fully explained.