early life

• What did Heracles do that was reckless?

  Many reckless actions and suffered many things
• What does the Homeric Hymn reference in relation to Heracles?

  It references Heracles' early life
• Who did Heracles marry when he came of age?

  Creon's daughter Megara
• Why did Heracles' marriage to Megara not last long?

  Because of Hera's rage over Zeus' affair
• What did Hera send to infect Heracles?

  The goddess Madness
• What tragic actions did Heracles commit while driven insane?

  He killed his children and wife
• What did Heracles do after his tragic actions?

  He exiled himself from Thebes
• Where did Heracles go to seek guidance after his exile?

  To consult the oracle at Delphi
• Who was in control of the oracle that advised Heracles?

  Hera was in control
• What did the oracle advise Heracles to do?

  To serve King Eurystheus for twelve years
• What significant period began for Heracles after the oracle's advice?

  His twelve labours