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Episode 1: The Lion Son of Zeus. Hero of Greece. The name Heracles was known throughout the ancient land as a name that meant strength and terror. Once revered as hero throughout all of Greece, Heracles quickly became feared after murdering his family in coldblood. For his crimes, the Gods of Olympus cursed Heracles with endless nightmares, forcing him to relive his sins every night. Heracles wrestled with his demons every night, contemplating his own suicide. The Oracle, Pythia, came to Heracles' aid with a prophecy. Should Heracles repent his sins with 10 Labours of pure heroism, the Gods will cure him of his nightmares. Heracles sought out his first labour in the name of Zeus, the Nemean Lion. Rumor said its hide was impenetrable. No sword nor spear could pierce its skin. Heracles hunted the beast for a month until he finally cornered it in a cave. In the darkness, he wrestled the lion, beating it in the head with an olive tree club and finally strangling it to death. Heracles cut the beast's hide with its own claw and wore the lion's mane as a trophy. Heracles' first labour was complete.
Story added by mr95 on May 5, 2024
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