Heracles (Hercules): The Twelve Labors
Introduction
The Myth
Themes
Strength and Skill
Perseverance
Jealousy
Summary
Characters
Heracles (Hercules)
Hera (Juno)
Eurystheus
Megara
Iolaus
The Nemean Lion
The Lernean Hydra
The Erymanthian Boar
The Cerynitian Hind
Augeus and His Cattle
The Stymphalian Birds
The Cretan Bull
Diomedes and His Horses
Hippolyte (Hippolyta)
Geryon and His Cattle
The Hesperides
Atlas
Cerberus
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Hercules = Strong
The Myth
Themes
Strength and Skill
Perseverance
Jealousy
Summary
Characters
Heracles (Hercules)
Hera (Juno)
Eurystheus
Megara
Iolaus
The Nemean Lion
The Lernean Hydra
The Erymanthian Boar
The Cerynitian Hind
Augeus and His Cattle
The Stymphalian Birds
The Cretan Bull
Diomedes and His Horses
Hippolyte (Hippolyta)
Geryon and His Cattle
The Hesperides
Atlas
Cerberus
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Hercules = Strong
Monsters
The Quest
Setting
Context
The Hero's Journey
Similar Myths Across Cultures
Impossible Task Stories
Cupid and Psyche
Perseus and Medusa
The Odyssey
Trivia
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Photos
The Labors of Heracles
Heracles vs. the Nemean Lion
Heracles Fights Lernean Hydra
Wrestling Erymanthian Boar
The Augean Stables
Heracles Attacking the Birds
Heracles Captures the Cretan Bull
The Horses of Diomedes
Getting the Belt of Hippolyte
Heracles Fights Geryon
The Apples of the Hesperides
Capturing Cerberus
Heracles and Cerberus
The Quest
Setting
Context
The Hero's Journey
Similar Myths Across Cultures
Impossible Task Stories
Cupid and Psyche
Perseus and Medusa
The Odyssey
Trivia
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Photos
The Labors of Heracles
Heracles vs. the Nemean Lion
Heracles Fights Lernean Hydra
Wrestling Erymanthian Boar
The Augean Stables
Heracles Attacking the Birds
Heracles Captures the Cretan Bull
The Horses of Diomedes
Getting the Belt of Hippolyte
Heracles Fights Geryon
The Apples of the Hesperides
Capturing Cerberus
Heracles and Cerberus