The Twelve Labours of Hercules, Son of Jupiter & Alcmena by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | The Twelve Labours of Hercules, Son of Jupiter & Alcmena |
| Alternate Title | 12 Labours of Hercules, Son of Jupiter and Alcmena |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Janet Blenkinship and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http: //www.archive.org/details/americana) |
| Summary | "The Twelve Labours of Hercules, Son of Jupiter & Alcmena" by Anonymous is a narrative poem that recounts the mythological adventures of Hercules, a demi-god and son of Jupiter. Likely written in the early 19th century, this book falls within the genre of classical mythology, presenting a series of heroic tasks that Hercules undertakes as part of his quest for redemption. The text reflects themes of courage, perseverance, and the triumph of human spirit in the face of adversity. The book details the twelve legendary labors that Hercules is tasked with completing as a result of Juno's jealousy. Each labor presents a unique challenge, from slaying the Nemean Lion and the Lernaean Hydra to capturing the elusive golden-horned stag and the fierce Erymanthian Boar. Hercules demonstrates extraordinary strength and cleverness, with aids from figures like Iolas and Pallas Athena, as he cleanses the stables of Augeas and ultimately confronts the monstrous Cerberus. The narrative culminates in his triumphs, which not only prove his heroism but also showcase the rich tapestry of Greek mythology centered around themes of valor, divine retribution, and the quest for glory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Stories in rhyme |
| Subject | Hercules (Roman mythology) -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22529 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 196 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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