Why did Hercules have to perform the 12 labors?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

it was penance for killing his wife and child

Answer 3

Hercules is a widely known story of a hero. He had to perform twelve labors in order to make up for his mad behavior.

Answer 4

He had to atone for the crime of murdering his wife, Megara, and their sons.

Answer 5

After he was driven mad and killed his sons, Heracles was given the twelve labors as a punishment.