Twelve Labours of Heracles Flashcards
1
Q
Who ordered Heracles to complete the challenges?
A
Eurystheus
2
Q
Why did Heracles have to complete the challenges?
A
It was punishment for killing his family
3
Q
Why was Heracles forced to do twelve labours not ten?
A
He received help/payment on two of the labours, so Eurystheus made him do another two
4
Q
What were the twelve labours of Heracles?
A
- Nemean Lion
- Lernaean Hydra
- Golden Hind
- Erymanthian Boar
- Augean Stables
- Stymphalian Birds
- Cretan Bull
- Mares of Diomedes
- Belt of Hippolyte
- Cattle of Geryon
- Apples of the Hesperides
- Cerbeus
