Question: What are the 12 Labors of Hercules?
Hercules had lots of adventures and a couple of marriages. Among the heroic myths about him, it's told that Hercules went to the Underworld and traveled with the Argonauts on their voyage to collect the Golden Fleece. Were these included in the 12 labors of Hercules? If not, which exactly were the 12 Labors?
Answer: 12 Labors Table of Contents
Below is a numbered list of Hercules' 12 labors. Hercules had to perform them to make amends for murdering his family. The first link for each leads to a description of the labor, with references to ancient sources. The second link leads to a picture and more information.
Background on Hercules' Labors
- Labor One - Nemean Lion | Labor 1 Picture
- Labor Two - Lernean Hydra | Labor 2 Picture
- Labor Three - Cerynitian Hind | Labor 3 Picture
- Labor Four - Erymanthian Boar | Labor 4 Picture
- Labor Five - Stables of Augeas | Labor 5 Picture
- Labor Six - Stymphalian Birds | Labor 6 Picture
- Labor Seven - Cretan Bulls | Labor 7 Picture
- Labor Eight - Mares of Diomedes | Labor 8 Picture
- Labor Nine - Belt of Hippolyte | Labor 9 Picture
- Labor Ten - Cattle of Geryon | Labor 10 Picture
- Labor Eleven - Apples of Hesperides | Labor 11 Picture
- Labor Twelve - Hound of Hades | Labor 12 Picture
