Twelve Labors of Hercules
The Twelve Labors of Hercules: Labor 1 | Labor 2 | Labor 3 | Labor 4 | Labor 5 | Labor 6 | Labor 7 | Labor 8 | Labor 9 | Labor 10 | Labor 11 | Labor 12
The 12 Labors of Hercules
Hercules was one of the most popular heroes in classical mythology. Despite his involvement in escapades all over the Mediterranean, he is known mostly for 12 labors, mostly feats of strength, he performed for Eurystheus.
Hercules was one of the most popular heroes in classical mythology. Despite his involvement in escapades all over the Mediterranean, he is known mostly for 12 labors, mostly feats of strength, he performed for Eurystheus.
Hercules' Labors
Development of the twelve canonical labors of Hercules as seen through writers of the Archaic period (Homer, Hesiod), the Classical period (Euripides, Pindar, Sophocles) and the Roman period (Diodorus Siculus, Apollodorus).
Development of the twelve canonical labors of Hercules as seen through writers of the Archaic period (Homer, Hesiod), the Classical period (Euripides, Pindar, Sophocles) and the Roman period (Diodorus Siculus, Apollodorus).
12 Labors of Hercules
Pictures of the 12 Labors of Hercules that Hercules (Herakles/Heracles) performed for Eurystheus. Some pictures refer to side adventures during the labors.
Pictures of the 12 Labors of Hercules that Hercules (Herakles/Heracles) performed for Eurystheus. Some pictures refer to side adventures during the labors.
12 Labors of Hercules
An FAQ on the 12 Labors of Hercules (aka Herakles or Heracles).
An FAQ on the 12 Labors of Hercules (aka Herakles or Heracles).
Twelve Labors of Hercules - Labors - The Sources on the Twelve Labors of Hercules - Roman Era Apollorus Diodorus Siculus on Hercules
Twelve Labors of Hercules. Development of the twelve canonical labors of Hercules. Hercules and the Labors of Hercules through writers of the Archaic period (Homer, Hesiod), the Classical period (Euripides, Pindar, Sophocles) and the Roman period (Diodorus Siculus, Apollodorus).
Twelve Labors of Hercules. Development of the twelve canonical labors of Hercules. Hercules and the Labors of Hercules through writers of the Archaic period (Homer, Hesiod), the Classical period (Euripides, Pindar, Sophocles) and the Roman period (Diodorus Siculus, Apollodorus).
Labors of Hercules - Diodorus and Apollodorus on the Labors of Hercules
The order of the labors of Hercules varies with the sources. Diodorus and Apollodorus have different orders for the Labors of Hercules.
The order of the labors of Hercules varies with the sources. Diodorus and Apollodorus have different orders for the Labors of Hercules.
Labors of Hercules - Twelve labors of Hercules
Index of the twleve labors of Hercules
Index of the twleve labors of Hercules
Fourth Labor - Hercules (Heracles - Herakles)
The fourth of the Twelve Labors of Hercules.
The fourth of the Twelve Labors of Hercules.
Hercules Labors - Apollodorus - Concordance
Places listed by Apollodorus in connection with the labors of Hercules.
Places listed by Apollodorus in connection with the labors of Hercules.
Sources from the Classical Period on The Labors of Hercules
Pindar, Sophocles, Aeschylus, and Euripides on the labors of Hercules.
Pindar, Sophocles, Aeschylus, and Euripides on the labors of Hercules.
Hercules 12 Labors Table of Contents
The Twelve Labors of Hercules, Apollodorus on the Labors of Hercules, and the sources for Hercules' Labors.
The Twelve Labors of Hercules, Apollodorus on the Labors of Hercules, and the sources for Hercules' Labors.
Labors Eurystheus - Hercules - Heracles - Herakles
Although he had an insanity excuse for it, Hercules, the greatest of the Greek heroes, murdered his wife and children, and killed a couple of his brother's kids, as well. It was to atone for this crime that he started on the twelve labors. Read about why he went insane and who drove him to it:
Although he had an insanity excuse for it, Hercules, the greatest of the Greek heroes, murdered his wife and children, and killed a couple of his brother's kids, as well. It was to atone for this crime that he started on the twelve labors. Read about why he went insane and who drove him to it:
Roman Era Sources on the 12 Labors of Hercules
Comparison of the labors of Hercules according to Apollodorus and Diodorus.
Comparison of the labors of Hercules according to Apollodorus and Diodorus.
Hercules and the Twelve Labors
From the day they first saw the light, Hera pitted Hercules and Eurystheus (the king who tried to send the hero on twelve suicide missions) against one another.
From the day they first saw the light, Hera pitted Hercules and Eurystheus (the king who tried to send the hero on twelve suicide missions) against one another.
Hercules - Labors - The Sources
The twelve labors we associate with Hercules and Eurystheus may have been only nine, at one time, and Hercules may not have performed them to atone for the crime of murdering his children. He may have done them to become a god.
The twelve labors we associate with Hercules and Eurystheus may have been only nine, at one time, and Hercules may not have performed them to atone for the crime of murdering his children. He may have done them to become a god.
Sources From the Archaic Period for the Labors of Hercules
The sources on the labors of Hercules from Archaic Period to 500 B.C.
The sources on the labors of Hercules from Archaic Period to 500 B.C.
Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs
In "Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs - Biological and Chemical Warfare in the Ancient World," Adrienne Mayor does a masterful job of showing how everything modern in the areas of terrorism and warfare has ancient antecedents.
In "Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs - Biological and Chemical Warfare in the Ancient World," Adrienne Mayor does a masterful job of showing how everything modern in the areas of terrorism and warfare has ancient antecedents.