![]() In his labours, Heracles was sometimes accompanied by a male companion (an eromenos), according to Licymnius and others, such as Iolaus, his nephew. In each case, the pattern was the same: Heracles was sent to kill or subdue, or to fetch back for Eurystheus (as Hera's representative) a magical animal or plant.Ī famous depiction of the labours in Greek sculpture is found on the metopes of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, which date to the 460s BCE. Six others took the hero farther afield, to places that were, per Ruck, "all previously strongholds of Hera or the 'Goddess' and were Entrances to the Netherworld". Ruck and Staples assert that there is no one way to interpret the labours, but that six were located in the Peloponnese, culminating with the rededication of Olympia. Heracles's first six labours were located in the Peloponnese.Īs they survive, the labours of Heracles are not recounted in any single place, but must be reassembled from many sources. Heracles accomplished these tasks, but Eurystheus refused to recognize two: the slaying of the Lernaean Hydra, as Heracles' nephew and charioteer Iolaus had helped him and the cleansing of the Augean stables, because Heracles accepted payment for the labour or in some versions of this story it was the Stymphalian Birds that was discounted instead of the Augean stables for the help of Athena giving him bronze rattles.Įurystheus set two more tasks (fetching the Golden Apples of Hesperides and capturing Cerberus), which Heracles also performed, bringing the total number of tasks to twelve. Eventually, he placed himself at Eurystheus's disposal.Įurystheus originally ordered Heracles to perform ten labours. Heracles despaired at this, loathing to serve a man whom he knew to be far inferior to himself, yet fearing to oppose his father Zeus. ![]() Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi, advised him to go to Tiryns and serve his cousin, King Eurystheus, for ten years, performing whatever labours Eurystheus might set him in return, he would be rewarded with immortality. Although, according to Euripides in Herakles, it was not until after Heracles had completed his labours and on his return from the Underworld that he murdered Megara and his children.Īfter recovering his sanity, Heracles deeply regretted his actions he was purified by King Thespius, then traveled to Delphi to inquire how he could atone for his actions. ![]() Visit: Like: Follow: Heracles Papyrus, a fragment of a 3rd-century Greek manuscript of a poem about the Labours of Heracles ( Oxyrhynchus Papyrus 2331)ĭriven mad by Hera (queen of the gods), Heracles slew his sons and his wife, Megara. Venture through 40 levels to reach Hades. Play through the story in relaxed or expert mode. Ğnjoy the adventure in stunning HD retina graphics! Ĝlassic time management game play set in ancient Greece. 12 LABOURS OF HERCULES FREE DOWNLOAD FOR FREETry it for free then unlock the full story in-game. Will you be able to rescue Hercules’ wife and banish Hades back to the underworld from whence he came! ![]() This time management adventure will keep you hooked as you guide Hercules through ancient Greek landscapes presented in a colorful comic book style. On the way encounter a vast cast of fellow heroes who will help you battle beasts, move boulders and more! Travel back to the time of Hercules, an ancient Greek hero as he embarks on a great adventure to rescue his kidnapped wife from the clutches of Hades the ancient god of the underworld. ![]()
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