1

Heracles and Omphale

By E. M. Berens

As penance for involuntary manslaughter, Heracles was sentenced to slavery under the playful rod of Omphale, Queen of Lydia.

2

Heracles and the Flea

By Sir Roger L’Estrange

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

3

Heracles and the Waggoner

By Sir Roger L’Estrange

Heracles refuses to come to the aid of man who is perfectly able to help himself.

4

Heracles and Cerberus

By Clay Lane

In the last of his twelve labours, the hero must snatch the three-headed guard dog of the Underworld.

5

Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides

By 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.

6

Heracles and the Cattle of Geryon

By Clay Lane

Heracles must get the better of a three-bodied giant and steal his cattle.