heracles (greek mythology)

Athena agrees to look out for Heracles, a mortal who has transferred to Mount Olympus Academy, and as she tries to help him fit in with the other kids, she finds herself drawn into his quest to complete twelve important tasks.

In graphic novel format, retells two of the ten labors of Hercules--defeating the powerful Nemean Lion and beheading the Lernean Hydra, which grew back two heads for every one he cut off.

Introduces the mythical hero Hercules, describing each of his twelve labors, how he became a god, and the influences of his stories; and contains information on Zeus' love affairs, Jason and the Argonauts, Hades, Sophocles, and Greek history. Includes suggestions for further reading and a glossary.

Recounts the twelve treacherous "labors" Herakles underwent as punishment from King Eurystheus in Greek mythology, including killing the Nemean lion, capturing the Cretan bull, and retrieving the magic girdle of the Amazons; and provides pronunciation guides with each tale.

Hades, King of the Underworld, tells the true story behind the Greek myth of Hercules and his heroic deeds.

Presents the adventures of Hercules, in which he faces twelve frightening tasks to pay for his dreadful crimes, and includes background information on various elements of the stories as well as humorous illustrations.

Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between Greek and Roman myths, and describes the birth and life of the demigod Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology.

Retells the story of the final, and most difficult, labor of Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology, in which he must go to Underworld and bring back the three-headed dog, Cerberus.

In this updated version of Greek mythology, Hades, King of the Underworld, tells the true story of Hercules and his twelve labors.

A simplified retelling of the adventures of the strongest man in ancient Greece who was given twelve "impossible" tasks to perform.