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Heracles and the Erymanthian Boar Clay Lane

Snaring a wild boar turns out to be much less dangerous than keeping centaurs away from their wine.

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Heracles and the Flea Sir Roger L’Estrange

A man begs the mighty Heracles to save him the effort of despatching a flea.

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Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides Clay Lane

Two of Heracles’s labours are declared void, so to make up the number he is sent to find the Garden of the Hesperides.

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Heracles and the Girdle of Hippolyte Clay Lane

A princess covets the belt of a warrior-queen, so Heracles is despatched to get it for her.

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Heracles and the Hydra Clay Lane

The Greek hero thinks he has paid off more of his debt to the gods, but an unpleasant surprise awaits him.

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Heracles and the Mares of Diomedes Clay Lane

Eurystheus pits his cousin against a son of Ares and some man-eating horses.

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