Heracles was born to the mortal woman Alcmene and ZEUS, who disguised himself as her husband Amphitryon home early from the war. In this article, we will take a closer look at each of these labors and learn what we can about strength, courage, and perseverance from this legendary hero. The labors were incredibly difficult, and many of them required Hercules to face off against some of the most fearsome creatures in Greek mythology. These were tasks that he was charged with by King Eurystheus, which were meant to test his strength, courage, and perseverance. Most people know the story of Hercules (Heracles) and his twelve labors.
