The Labors and Death of Heracles - Musowls
The Labors and Death of Heracles - Musowls
The Labors and Death of Heracles - Musowls
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Labor 10: Geryon’s Cattle<br />
• A two-headed dog named Orthus<br />
attacked Hercules when he reached<br />
Geryon’s isl<strong>and</strong><br />
• After he stole the herd, two <strong>of</strong><br />
Poseidon’s sons tried to steal it<br />
• A bull escaped from Hercules, <strong>and</strong> Eyrx<br />
added it to his herd<br />
• Eyrx told Hercules he would give him<br />
the bull back if he beat him in<br />
wrestling<br />
• Hercules beat the king three times,<br />
killed the king, <strong>and</strong> took the bull<br />
• Hera sent a gadfly, a fly that annoys<br />
animals, <strong>and</strong> the herd scattered<br />
• Hercules quickly regained control <strong>of</strong><br />
the herd, <strong>and</strong> brought it to Erystheus<br />
who sacrificed it to Hera
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