The Twelve Labors of Hercules and Pictures

Here you'll find links to a description of each of the 12 labors -- the seemingly impossible tasks Hercules performed for King Eurystheus, providing further links to translated passages from ancient writers on the labors, and pictures.

If you think you know the labors, try this Hercules Labors Quiz.

1. Nemean Lion - Labor One | Labor 1 Picture
2. Lernean Hydra - Labor Two | Labor 2 Picture

1. Cerynitian Hind - Labor Three | Labor 3 Picture
2. Erymanthian Boar - Labor Four | Labor 4 Picture
3. Stables of Augeas - Labor Five | Labor 5 Picture
4. Stymphalian Birds - Labor Six | Labor 6 Picture
5. Cretan Bulls - Labor Seven | Labor 7 Picture
6. Mares of Diomedes - Labor Eight | Labor 8 Picture
7. Belt of Hippolyte - Labor Nine | Labor 9 Picture
8. Cattle of Geryon - Labor Ten | Labor 10 Picture
9. Apples of Hesperides - Labor Eleven | Labor 11 Picture
10. Hound of Hades - Labor Twelve | Labor 12 Picture

More on the 12 Labors

• Why Did Hercules Have to Perform the 12 Labors?
• Quiz on the Labors of Hercules

Next:Apollodorus' Version of the 12 Labors of Hercules