7

Heracles and the Girdle of Hippolyte

By Clay Lane

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

8

Heracles and the Mares of Diomedes

By Clay Lane

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

9

Heracles and the Cretan Bull

By Clay Lane

Heracles seems to be the only one who can keep Poseidon’s rampaging white bull under control.

10

Heracles and the Birds of Lake Stymphalia

By Clay Lane

Our hero is sent to deal with some man-eating birds, but cannot reach their lakeside refuge.

11

Heracles and the Augean Stables

By Clay Lane

Heracles shows his capacity for thinking outside the box, but spoils it by trying to be just a little bit too clever.

12

Heracles and the Erymanthian Boar

By Clay Lane

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