THE 12 LABORS OF HERCULES - The Entire Story
The tale of Heracles and his Twelve Labours is one of the greatest stories in all of Greek mythology, with his legend having inspired countless retellings across the centuries. Born the son of Zeus but cursed by the jealous goddess Hera, Heracles possessed strength beyond any mortal but suffered a fate more tragic than most. Driven to madness and forced to commit an unthinkable crime, he sought redemption through twelve impossible tasks that would take him to the ends of the earth and beyond. From the Nemean Lion whose hide no weapon could pierce to the three-headed hound of the Underworld itself, Heracles faced monsters, gods, and his own inner demons in a quest to prove himself worthy of forgiveness and earn his place among the immortals.
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For easy navigation of this 3-HOUR Greek Mythology Documentary, click the timestamps below to jump to the moments you want to hear most!
🔍 Episode Chapters & Timestamps:
00:00 | Introduction
00:38 | Hercules
02:46 | Part 1: The Origin and Birth of Hercules
13:08 | Part 2: The Youth of Hercules
17:36 | Part 3: The Madness of Hercules
29:34 | Part 4: The Labors of Hercules
30:06 | Labor 1: The Nemean Lion
40:24 | Labor 2: The Lernean Hydra
50:53 | Labor 3: The Cerynean Hind
59:13 | Labor 4: The Erymanthian Boar
1:11:05 | Labor 5: The Augean Stables
1:26:10 | Labor 6: The Stymphalian Birds
1:33:14 | Labor 7: The Cretan Bull
1:47:45 | Labor 8: The Mares of Diomedes
1:59:11 | Labor 9: The Girdle of Hippolyta
2:23:14 | Labor 10: The Cattle of Geryon
2:44:18| Labor 11: The Apples of the Hesperides
3:07:52 | Labor 12: The Capture of Cerberus
3:25:25 | Part 5: The Death of Hercules
3:44:26 | Epilogue: The Eternal Hero
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