The image below shows Hercules capturing the Cerberus, the three-headed hound of hell, which was the last of the twelve labors:
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Word from Mythology: Herculean
Today's word from mythology is "Herculean," which means something that requires a mighty effort or great strength. A Herculean task is a task that would require the strength of the great hero Hercules, or Heracles, as the Greeks called him; Hercules is his Roman name. You can read about the famous Labors of Hercules at Wikipedia.
The image below shows Hercules capturing the Cerberus, the three-headed hound of hell, which was the last of the twelve labors:
The image below shows Hercules capturing the Cerberus, the three-headed hound of hell, which was the last of the twelve labors:
