History

What Were the 12 Labors of Hercules?

In Greek mythology, the 12 Labors of Hercules (or Heracles) are among the most well-known events. How come this hero had to perform them, and what exactly were they? A look back at their history.

By Hrothsige Frithowulf
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The garden of Karlsruhe Castle in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, features a marble statue of Hercules slaying the Hesperian dragon on his way to acquiring the Apples of the Sun. MARTIN SOTIROV/FLICKR (CC BY 2.0)