Hercules was totally unbeatable, so Eurystheus decided to sent him to the underworld in order to fight with Cerberus, the dog that protected the door to the underworld, who had three heads. Hercules travelled and finally reached to the underworld. …
After completing his previous labors, Hercules journeyed to Thrace, where he encountered King Diomedes and his infamous man-eating mares. As part of his next task, Hercules was tasked with capturing these dangerous beasts and delivering them to Eurystheus. In order …
Hercules’ next task was to clean the notoriously filthy stables of King Augeas. Augeas, the son of the god Helios, owned hundreds of cattle, but his shepherds were too busy to keep the area clean. Hercules approached Augeas with a …
The next task assigned to the mighty Hercules was to capture the elusive golden deer, which resided in a mountainous region of Peloponnese, Greece. This deer was considered sacred to Artemis, the goddess of hunting and animals. Eurystheus, the king …
Amphitryon and his wife, Alcmene, daughter of the king of Mycenae, were forced to flee their homeland and seek refuge in Thebes. It was there that Alcmene gave birth to two children, Hercules, son of Zeus, and Iphicles. However, Hera, …
Hercules, the legendary hero, departed from Thebes and embarked on a journey to Mycenae, accompanied by his nephew, Iolaus. Upon arrival, he was summoned by Eurystheus, who was intimidated by Hercules’ strength and power. In an attempt to eliminate him, …
The next morning, the Penelope’s suitors returned to the palace, eager to continue their feasting and revelry. The slaves set the table, and the suitors began to eat, drink, and make merry. Suddenly, Athena intervened, planting a clever idea in …
After a long and arduous journey, Odysseus and his crew finally arrived at the island of Deus Helios, where his prized oxen were being shepherd. Despite the warnings of the oracle Tiresias, Odysseus’ crew was exhausted and in desperate need …
Odysseus had been left on the shores of Ithaca by Feakes while he slumbered. The following morning, he awoke to a thick fog that obscured his surroundings, leaving him disoriented and unaware of his location. However, the wise and powerful …
After Odysseus and his crew narrowly escaped the clutches of the Cyclopes, they found themselves on the island of Aeolus, home to the God of winds. According to Homer’s epic tale, the island of Aeolia was a marvel to behold, …