Mythweb
Mythweb: The Labors of Hercules (Heracles)
The story of the twelve labors of Hercules, delightfully told with comic illustrations in slideshow format.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Erymanthian Boar
Illustrated dictionary entry for the wild Erymanthian Boar that Herakles must capture alive for his Fourth Labour. Describes the history of the boar and how Herakles successfully captured the wild beast.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Hesperides
Illustrated dictionary entry for Hesperides, the keeper of the golden apples that Herakles must steal for his Eleventh Labour. Describes the plan that Herakles devised to obtain the precious apples.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Nemean Lion
Illustrated dictionary entry for the Nemean Lion, the First Labour of Herakles. Describes the attack between Herakles and the beast and its symbolism.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Hercules: 12 Labors in 8 Bits
Hercules, stricken with a temporary curse of madness, has just committed the most unspeakable crime imaginable. Seeking to atone for the deaths of his family, Hercules must complete twelve impossible tasks that pit him against invincible...
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Hydra
Illustrated dictionary entry for Hydra, the monster Herakles has been sent to destroy as part of his Second Labour. Explores the teamwork between Herakles and Iolas during the battle against the snake-like monster.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Augean Stables
Illustrated dictionary definition of King Elis' filthy Augean Stables which Herakles must clean for his Fifth Labour. Describes what animals were kept in the stables and how Herakles was able to wash away the dirt.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Cretan Bull
Illustrated dictionary definition of the Cretan Bull which Herakles must bring to Argos for his Seventh Labour. Describes the battle between Herakles and the beast.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Keryneian Stag
Illustrated dictionary entry for Artemis' Keryneian Stag in which Herakles must capture alive and unhurt as part of his Third Labour. Identifies how Herakles captures the beast and successfully take the stag back to Argos.
Able Media
Classics Technology Center: Life and Labors of Hercules
Lesson plan created for eighth-grade students with no Latin language background to learn about Hercules and his twelve labors. Includes handouts and examples of student work, as well as ways to add Latin to the project.