Hercules was an illegitimate son of Zeus so he was despised by Zeus' wife Hera. One day Hera made Hercules mad and in a rage he killed his wife and children. As a punishment for this Hercules was condemned to perform 12 labours for his rival Eurystheus.
Apollo
Hera originally gave Hercules 10 tasks. But 2 of them she didn't count because he had help. This is why Hercules had to do 12 tasks.
A "herculean" task (after Hercules' 12 labors).
To perform his 12 labors.
Hercules
Yes
He finished the tasks even though Eurystheus thought he couldn't.
twelve labors
As punishment for killing his family in a fit of madness, Hercules was required to perform a series of tasks known as the "Twelve Labors of Hercules." These tasks were assigned by King Eurystheus and included challenges such as slaying the Nemean Lion, capturing the Golden Hind of Artemis, and retrieving the Erymanthian Boar. Each labor tested Hercules' immense physical strength, bravery, and cleverness. Completing these tasks ultimately led to his redemption and immortality.
Odysseus did not have specifically have 12 tasks, set apart from the rest. You are probably thinking of Hercules.
Comes from Hercules. Hercules was a greek who killed his wife and children so had to take upon 12 tasks called the labours of hercules.
Everyone who wanted to get food to stay alive. Or are you talking about the legendary Hercules?