From N.S. Gill,
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Hercules had lots of adventures and a couple of marriages. He went to the Underworld and traveled with the Argonauts on their voyage to collect the Golden Fleece. Were these some of the 12 labors? Which exactly were the 12 Labors of Hercules?

A. 12 Labors Table of Contents

Below is a list of Hercules' 12 so-called labors, which were the mandated way for Hercules 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

• Canonical Hercules
• Archaic Age Sources on Hercules
• Classical Age on Hercules
• The Romans on Hercules

1. Labor One - Nemean Lion | Labor 1 Picture

2. Labor Two - Lernean Hydra | Labor 2 Picture

3. Labor Three - Cerynitian Hind | Labor 3 Picture

4. Labor Four - Erymanthian Boar | Labor 4 Picture

5. Labor Five - Stables of Augeas | Labor 5 Picture

6. Labor Six - Stymphalian Birds | Labor 6 Picture

7. Labor Seven - Cretan Bulls | Labor 7 Picture

8. Labor Eight - Mares of Diomedes | Labor 8 Picture

9. Labor Nine - Belt of Hippolyte | Labor 9 Picture

10. Labor Ten - Cattle of Geryon | Labor 10 Picture

11. Labor Eleven - Apples of Hesperides | Labor 11 Picture

12. Labor Twelve - Hound of Hades | Labor 12 Picture