The Twelve Labours of Hercules is an ancient Greek myth about the hero Hercules and his twelve labours. The story begins with Hercules, the son of Zeus, being tricked by the goddess Hera into killing his own family. As punishment, Hercules is forced to perform twelve labours, each more difficult than the last. The first labour is to slay the Nemean Lion, a beast with impenetrable skin. The second labour is to slay the nine-headed Hydra. The third labour is to capture the Ceryneian Hind, a golden-horned deer. The fourth labour is to capture the Erymanthian Boar. The fifth labour is to clean the Augean Stables, which are filled with years of accumulated filth. The sixth labour is to slay the Stymphalian Birds. The seventh labour is to capture the Cretan Bull. The eighth labour is to steal the Mares of Diomedes. The ninth labour is to steal the belt of Hippolyta, the queen of the Amazons. The tenth labour is to steal the cattle of Geryon. The eleventh labour is to steal the golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides. The twelfth and final labour is to capture Cerberus, the three-headed guard dog of the underworld. Throughout the labours, Hercules is aided by the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus. In the end, Hercules is successful in completing all twelve labours and is rewarded with immortality. The Twelve Labours of Hercules is a classic tale of courage, strength, and perseverance.
By Anonymous · First published 1808 · Genre: Mythology, Fantasy, Adventure · 12 chapters