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Ovid TransitionsOvid TransitionsTheseus resting at Achelous’ home.Achelous describes fight with Hercules over Deianira.Hercules wins to make Deianira his wife.Leads into story of Hercules fighting Centaur Nessus.
Theseus resting at Achelous’ home.Achelous describes fight with Hercules over Deianira.Hercules wins to make Deianira his wife.Leads into story of Hercules fighting Centaur Nessus.
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Born from Jove coming to mortal Alcmena. Angered Juno, created problems during the birth. Lucina, goddess of birth, was present on orders from Juno.
Born from Jove coming to mortal Alcmena. Angered Juno, created problems during the birth. Lucina, goddess of birth, was present on orders from Juno.
Birth speed along by
Galanthis, one of Alcmena’s
servents. Tricked Lucina into
loosening her hands and was then turned into
a weasel by Lucina.
Birth speed along by
Galanthis, one of Alcmena’s
servents. Tricked Lucina into
loosening her hands and was then turned into
a weasel by Lucina.
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Right from the start Juno was creating problems for Hercules. This makes him fit into the hero category, through his miraculous birth and then all the trials/enemies sent by Juno, first being the 2 serpents
Right from the start Juno was creating problems for Hercules. This makes him fit into the hero category, through his miraculous birth and then all the trials/enemies sent by Juno, first being the 2 serpents
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Story of MegaraStory of Megara
Megara was Hercule’s first wife whom he killed after being driven to madness by Juno. Also killed their 3 children.After the killings, on instructions from Apollo’s oracle, travels to Tiryns to complete the 12 labors for his cousin Eurystheus.
Megara was Hercule’s first wife whom he killed after being driven to madness by Juno. Also killed their 3 children.After the killings, on instructions from Apollo’s oracle, travels to Tiryns to complete the 12 labors for his cousin Eurystheus.
Labor OneLabor OneFirst task was to kill the lion of
Nemea from which he
gained his signature
club and lion skin which
he is normally
seen wearing.
First task was to kill the lion of
Nemea from which he
gained his signature
club and lion skin which
he is normally
seen wearing.
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Labor TwoLabor Two
Second task was to kill the Lernean Hydra who had poisoned blood.
Second task was to kill the Lernean Hydra who had poisoned blood.
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Labor ThreeLabor Three
Hercules’ third task
was to catch the
Cerynean Stag, which took over a
year to accomplish.
Hercules’ third task
was to catch the
Cerynean Stag, which took over a
year to accomplish.
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Labor FourLabor Four
The fourth task was the catch the Erymantian Boar and bring him back to Eurystheus who later released him on
Crete.
The fourth task was the catch the Erymantian Boar and bring him back to Eurystheus who later released him on
Crete.
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Labor FiveLabor Five
The fifth task was to clean the Augean stables that housed a massive herd of
cattle. They had never been cleaned and Hercules moved a river in order to
complete the task.
The fifth task was to clean the Augean stables that housed a massive herd of
cattle. They had never been cleaned and Hercules moved a river in order to
complete the task.
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Labor SixLabor SixHercules’ sixth task was to kill the Stymphalian birds who shot their feathers as if they were arrows.
Hercules’ sixth task was to kill the Stymphalian birds who shot their feathers as if they were arrows.
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Labor SevenLabor Seven
The seventh task was to capture the Cretan Bull and return it to the
mainland. In later myth, the bull is killed by Theseus.
The seventh task was to capture the Cretan Bull and return it to the
mainland. In later myth, the bull is killed by Theseus.
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Labor EightLabor EightHis eighth task was to find the horses of Diomedes, king of Thrace. He killed Diomedes and fed him to the horses. The horses were calm enough after they had eaten that Hercules was able to bind their mouths closed to bring them back to Eurystheus.
His eighth task was to find the horses of Diomedes, king of Thrace. He killed Diomedes and fed him to the horses. The horses were calm enough after they had eaten that Hercules was able to bind their mouths closed to bring them back to Eurystheus.
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Labor NineLabor Nine
The ninth task was to obtain the girdle of Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. Her girdle had been a gift from the
goddess Aphrodite.
The ninth task was to obtain the girdle of Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. Her girdle had been a gift from the
goddess Aphrodite.
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Labor TenLabor Ten
In his tenth task, Hercules had to capture the cattle of the monster Geryon. Hercules ran
into Orthus, the 2 headed brother of Cerberus, who was guarding the cattle, and
killed him with his club.
In his tenth task, Hercules had to capture the cattle of the monster Geryon. Hercules ran
into Orthus, the 2 headed brother of Cerberus, who was guarding the cattle, and
killed him with his club.
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Labor ElevenLabor Eleven
The eleventh labor was to bring back the apples of Hesperides but Hercules had no idea where to find these. Atlas ended up getting the apples from the tree of life guarded by the dragon for Hercules while Hercules took Atlas’ position and held up the world.
The eleventh labor was to bring back the apples of Hesperides but Hercules had no idea where to find these. Atlas ended up getting the apples from the tree of life guarded by the dragon for Hercules while Hercules took Atlas’ position and held up the world.
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Labor Twelve, Final LaborLabor Twelve, Final Labor
Last of the seemingly impossible labors was to go to the underworld, capture Cerberus
and bring him back to Eurystheus. Cerberus was the 3 headed dog that helped guard the
underworld.
Last of the seemingly impossible labors was to go to the underworld, capture Cerberus
and bring him back to Eurystheus. Cerberus was the 3 headed dog that helped guard the
underworld.
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After Hercules completes all 12 labors is where
Ovid picks up his story. Achelous
tells the story of his battle with Hercules for
Deiamira. Hercules wins and makes
Deiamire his second wife.
After Hercules completes all 12 labors is where
Ovid picks up his story. Achelous
tells the story of his battle with Hercules for
Deiamira. Hercules wins and makes
Deiamire his second wife.
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On the way home, Hercules reached a flooded river, too high to cross. The Centaur Nessus suggests Hercules
swim across and he will carry Deianira on his back
afterwards. After Hercules reaches the other bank, he hears Deianira screaming.
On the way home, Hercules reached a flooded river, too high to cross. The Centaur Nessus suggests Hercules
swim across and he will carry Deianira on his back
afterwards. After Hercules reaches the other bank, he hears Deianira screaming.
Nessus wanted Deianira for himself and was trying to rape her. Hercules shoots an arrow at Nessus and pierces his back, bleeding all over his robe. Before dying he give the blood stained robe to Deianira to help make her love him.
Nessus wanted Deianira for himself and was trying to rape her. Hercules shoots an arrow at Nessus and pierces his back, bleeding all over his robe. Before dying he give the blood stained robe to Deianira to help make her love him.
Time passes and one day Deianira hears that Hercules
had fallen for Iole. She decides to send the blood
soaked robe of Nessus to him to help make him love her
more.
Time passes and one day Deianira hears that Hercules
had fallen for Iole. She decides to send the blood
soaked robe of Nessus to him to help make him love her
more.
The idea backfires, and when Hercules tries to tear off the robe, pieces of his skin tear with it. He prays to Juno to give him death.
He decides to kill his mortal body by placing himself on a burning fire.
The idea backfires, and when Hercules tries to tear off the robe, pieces of his skin tear with it. He prays to Juno to give him death.
He decides to kill his mortal body by placing himself on a burning fire.
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After his death, Jove makes him a true god and also a constellation.After his death, Jove makes him a true god and also a constellation.
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The Myth of Hercules in Present Day
The Myth of Hercules in Present Day
Hercules associated with men and things of great strength.People able to accomplish tasks that seems impossible to most.A couple examples I found: An army vehicle called Hercules and the Disney movie titled Hercules.
Hercules associated with men and things of great strength.People able to accomplish tasks that seems impossible to most.A couple examples I found: An army vehicle called Hercules and the Disney movie titled Hercules.
Army VehicleArmy Vehicle
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Hercules, A Disney MovieHercules, A Disney Movie
The movie Hercules was
created by Disney in 1997. It
portrays him as a hero born from Jove and Juno.
Among this there are some other
differences between actual myth and the
movie.
The movie Hercules was
created by Disney in 1997. It
portrays him as a hero born from Jove and Juno.
Among this there are some other
differences between actual myth and the
movie.
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Differences Between Myth and Movie
Differences Between Myth and Movie
Son of Jove and Juno.
Helped throughout by Pegasus.
Hades is the one causing distress for Hercules.
With Megara the whole time.
Son of Jove and Juno.
Helped throughout by Pegasus.
Hades is the one causing distress for Hercules.
With Megara the whole time.
Son of Jove and Alcmena.
Pegasus not present.
Juno is the one causing distress for Hercules.
Kills Megara and marries Deianira.
Son of Jove and Alcmena.
Pegasus not present.
Juno is the one causing distress for Hercules.
Kills Megara and marries Deianira.