The Lernaean Hydra or Hydra of Lerna (Ancient Greek: Λερναῖα ὕδρα, romanized: Lernaîa Húdrā), more often known simply as the Hydra, is a serpentine lake monster in Greek …

The second labor of Hercules was to kill the Lernean Hydra. From the murky waters of the swamps near a place called Lerna, the hydra would rise up and terrorize the countryside. A …

Oct 5, 2020 · The Lernean Hydra was a nearly un-killable serpent faced by Hercules during his famous twelve labors. Its multitude of venom-spitting heads made it a dangerous foe. The …

Hercules. The Hydra is the first obstacle sent by Hades to kill Hercules, lying in wait behind the boulder of a cave. Lured to a canyon outside of Thebes, Hercules unknowingly releases the …

Dec 27, 2024 · The myth of Hercules and Lernaean Hydra is the hero’s second labor given to him by King Eurystheus. The Lernaean Hydra was a terrifying monster from Greek mythology – a …

The Labours of Hercules or Labours of Heracles (Ancient Greek: ἆθλοι, âthloi, [1] Latin: Labores) are a series of tasks carried out by Heracles, the greatest of the Greek heroes, whose name …

In Greek mythology the Lernaean Hydra was a gigantic, nine-headed water-serpent, which haunted the swamps of Lerna. Heracles was sent to destroy her as one of his twelve labours, …