Hercules was given the 12 labors as a form of punishment and redemption after being driven to madness by Hera, which led him to kill his wife and children. To atone for his actions, the Oracle of Delphi instructed him to serve King Eurystheus, who devised the arduous tasks to test Hercules' strength and resolve. Completing these labors would ultimately lead to his redemption and immortality, allowing him to reclaim his honor and status among the gods.
In a fit of madness, induced by Hera, Hercules slew his wife, Megara, and their three children. The 12 labors were his penance.
Hercules had 12 labors
Initially, Hercules was required to complete ten labors, not twelve. King Eurystheus decided Hercules' first task would be to bring him the skin of an invulnerable lion which terrorized the hills around Nemea.
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Heracles (Greek) Hercules (Roman) had to complete 12 labors.
In a fit of madness, induced by Hera, Hercules slew his wife, Megara, and their three children. The 12 labors were his penance.
Hercules had 12 labors
Initially, Hercules was required to complete ten labors, not twelve. King Eurystheus decided Hercules' first task would be to bring him the skin of an invulnerable lion which terrorized the hills around Nemea.
The 12 labors
The labors of Hercules were set by Eurystheus King of the Tiryns and Mycenae. The labors were a set of 12 extremely difficult, so difficult they were almost impossible, tasks, They were given as a punishment after Hercules killed his wife and children.
Hercules, son of Zues, had to preform the 12 labors
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To perform his 12 labors.
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