
The Twelve Labors of Hercules
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Hercules, son of Zeus, is known as the greatest hero Greece has ever seen. But it takes more than a godly parent to create a hero. This is the tale of how one man becomes a hero and that hero becomes a god.
Soon before Hercules's birth, Zeus, ruler of the gods, declares that his son will one day be the high king of Mycenae. When his jealous wife, Hera, tricks Zeus to ensure that Hercules will never be king, Zeus decrees that his son will perform deeds so glorious that his name will be remembered forever. As Hercules grows up, however, Hera is always one step ahead. To rid Hercules of the consequences of Hera's spite, he is tasked with completing twelve labors by the person he dislikes most in the world-Eurystheus, the ruler of Mycenae, who stole Hercules's birthright to become king.
Hercules is determined to finish the twelve labors so he can marry the princess he loves. But Eurystheus, resentful of Hercules's fame, is just as intent on making the tasks impossible to complete. Hercules believes he is up to the challenge, but it may cost him everything he holds dear.
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In 1973 Newman began writing books for children, most notably theAndrew Tillet, Sara Wiggins& Inspector Wyatt mysteries. The series takes place in Victorian London and follows the adventures of two teenage amateur detectives who begin asBaker Street Irregulars. Newman has also written books of fantasy, among them Merlin's Mistakeand The Testing of Tertius.His books based on myths and folklore include Grettir the Strong, and he has published two adult novels.
Newman was married to the writer Dorothy Crayder. Their daughter, Hila Feil, has also published novels for children and young adults. Newman lived his last days in Stonington, Connecticut.
Content
- Intro
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Dedication
- 1: The Birth of Hercules
- 2: The Youth of Hercules
- 3: The Madness of Hercules
- 4: The First Labor: The Nemean Lion
- 5: The Second Labor: The Lernean Hydra
- 6: The Third Labor: The Ceryneian Hind
- 7: The Fourth Labor: The Erymanthian Boar
- 8: The Fifth Labor: The Augean Stables
- 9: The Sixth Labor: The Stymphalian Birds
- 10: The Seventh Labor: The Cretan Bull
- 11: The Eighth Labor: The Mares of Diomedes
- 12: The Ninth Labor: Hippolyte's Belt
- 13: The Tenth Labor: The Cattle of Geryon
- 14: The Eleventh Labor: The Apples of the Hesperides
- 15: The Twelfth Labor: The Capture of Cerberus
- 16: The Slavery of Hercules
- 17: Deianeira
- 18: The Death of Hercules
- Glossary
- About the Author
- Copyright Page
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