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King of Tiryns in Greek mythology
In Greek mythology, Eurystheus (/jʊəˈrɪsθiəs/; Ancient Greek: Εὐρυσθεύς, lit. 'broad strength', IPA: [eu̯rystʰěu̯s]) was king of Tiryns, one of three Mycenaean
Eurystheus
Series of feats carried out by Heracles
carrying the carcass of the lion on his shoulders, King Eurystheus was amazed and terrified. Eurystheus forbade him to ever again enter the city; from then
Labours_of_Hercules
Divine hero in Greek mythology
He was directed to serve King Eurystheus for twelve years and perform ten tasks that Eurystheus would choose. (Eurystheus added two more on the grounds
Heracles
Multi-headed dog in Greek mythology
that, although Eurystheus commanded him to bring back Cerberus, it was not from any desire to see Cerberus, but only because Eurystheus thought that the
Cerberus
King of Mycenae, father of Agamemnon and Menelaus
ascended to the throne in the absence of King Eurystheus, who was fighting the Heracleidae. Eurystheus had meant for their stewardship to be temporary
Atreus
Ancient Greek hero and founder of Mycenae
of the Persians. The other descendants ruled Mycenae from Electryon to Eurystheus, after whom Atreus got the kingdom. However, the Perseids included the
Perseus
King of Olympia and brother of Atreus in Greek mythology
they ascended the throne upon the absence of King Eurystheus, who was fighting the Heracleidae. Eurystheus had meant for their lordship to be temporary; it
Thyestes
Mythological boar
fourth labour of Heracles was to bring the Erymanthian boar alive to Eurystheus in Mycenae. To capture the boar, Heracles first "chased the boar with
Erymanthian_boar
American film by Brett Ratner
men. While chained, Hercules is confronted by King Eurystheus, who is in league with Cotys. Eurystheus reveals that he drugged Hercules the night his family
Hercules_(2014_film)
In Greek mythology, Copreus (Ancient Greek: Κοπρεύς, Kopreús) was King Eurystheus' herald who announced Heracles' Twelve Labours. His name is usually translated
Copreus (herald of Eurystheus)
Copreus_(herald_of_Eurystheus)
Man-eating horses in Greek mythology
labour of Heracles was to retrieve the mares and bring them back to King Eurystheus. They were generally thought to be four in number and forming a chariot
Mares_of_Diomedes
Ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides
shelter. King Eurystheus is determined to kill the children, wary that they will want to avenge their father. Copreus, in the employ of Eurystheus, attempts
Children_of_Heracles
Mother of Heracles
Heracles was apotheosised, Hyllus, having pursued and killed Eurystheus, cut off Eurystheus' head and gave it to Alcmene, who gouged out the eyes with weaving
Alcmene
Wife of Eurystheus in Greek mythology
Antimache (Ancient Greek: Ἀντιμάχη) was the queen of Tiryns as wife of King Eurystheus, who tasked Heracles with his Labors. Antimache was of Arcadian descent
Antimache
2005 American TV series or program
earlier encounter. Megara walks in on Iphicles and Eurystheus having a sexual encounter. Eurystheus names Iphicles his heir. In despair, she bribes Antaeus
Hercules_(miniseries)
Labor of Heracles
Eleventh Labour, in which he was tasked with retrieving them for King Eurystheus. The Apples of the Hesperides were kept in an orchard known as the Garden
Apples_of_the_Hesperides
Mythical lion killed by Hercules
carrying the carcass of the lion on his shoulders, King Eurystheus was amazed and terrified. Eurystheus forbade him from ever entering the city again, and
Nemean_lion
Animal from Greek mythology
"excelled in swiftness of foot", and snorted fire. To bring her back alive to Eurystheus in Mycenae was the third labour of Heracles. Other names and descriptions
Ceryneian_Hind
Creature in Greek mythology
shipped him to Eurystheus in Tiryns. The bull later broke loose and wandered into Marathon, becoming known as the "Marathonian Bull". Eurystheus then sent
Cretan_Bull
Archaeological site in Greece
her he had a son, Eurystheus, the fourth and last of the Perseid dynasty. When a son of Heracles, Hyllus, killed Sthenelus, Eurystheus became noted for
Mycenae
Goddess from Greek mythology, wife and sister of Zeus
who sits at the door, delaying the birth of Heracles until her protégé, Eurystheus, had been born first. Homeric Hymn II to Apollo additionally makes the
Hera
Daughter of Heracles
King Eurystheus, who is determined to kill all the children of Heracles. They find shelter in Athens, at the court of King Demophon. Eurystheus demands
Macaria (daughter of Heracles)
Macaria_(daughter_of_Heracles)
Descendants of Heracles (ancient Greece)
of Eurystheus, king of Mycenae. After the death of Heracles, his children, after many wanderings, found refuge from Eurystheus at Athens. Eurystheus, on
Heracleidae
Ancient Greek god
oracle of Apollo. Apollo, through the Pythia, commanded him to serve king Eurystheus for twelve years and complete the ten tasks the king would give him. Only
Apollo
Mythical Greek character
of Eurystheus, king of Mycenae. After the death of Heracles, his children, after many wanderings, found refuge from Eurystheus at Athens. Eurystheus, on
Hyllus
Greek mythical character
Heracles (Hercules in Latin) was to clean the Augean (/ɔːˈdʒiːən/) stables. Eurystheus intended this assignment both as humiliating (rather than impressive,
Augeas
Giant in Greek mythology
its petals all at once". Heracles then had to herd the cattle back to Eurystheus. In Roman versions of the narrative, on the Aventine Hill in Italy, Cacus
Geryon
Ancient Greek myth
herself. Eurystheus was accordingly defeated; all of his sons were killed, and he retreated towards the Peloponnese. In some versions, Eurystheus was killed
Return_of_the_Herakleidai
Personification of the Earth in Greek mythology
changed to "Gê." The Apples of the Hesperides that Heracles was tasked by Eurystheus to take were a wedding gift by Gaia to Zeus and Hera. When Zeus decided
Gaia
Town of ancient Laconia
Heracles, Cerberus and Eurystheus on a hydria, c. 525 BC, now in the Louvre
Taenarum_(town)
Snake-monster in Greek and Roman mythology
associated in Babylonian contexts with Marduk's dragon, the Mushhushshu. Eurystheus, the king of the Tiryns, sent Heracles (or Hercules) to slay the Hydra
Lernaean_Hydra
Ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides
Amphitryon tried to stop him, he thought it was Eurystheus, and his own children those of Eurystheus. In his madness he killed his three sons and his
Herakles_(Euripides)
1960 film
blood diamond of the goddess of vengeance. It is later revealed that king Eurystheus has sent Hercules on this task to ensure his death to gain allies who
Goliath_and_the_Dragon
Ancient Greek goddess
became entangled but was rescued by Artemis, who then made her a goddess. Eurystheus commanded Heracles to catch the Ceryneian Hind in the hope that it would
Artemis
Descendants of Perseus in Greek mythology
Persians. The other descendants ruled Mycenae from Electryon down to Eurystheus, after whom Atreus got the kingdom. The most renowned of the Perseids
Perseids_(mythology)
Queen of the Amazons in Greek mythology
ninth labour. He was sent to retrieve it for Admete, the daughter of King Eurystheus. Most versions of the myth indicate that Hippolyta was so impressed with
Hippolyta
English actor (born 1970)
the Current Paul Thompson 2014 The Games Maker Morodian Hercules King Eurystheus 2015 Strangerland Matthew Parker Psy American man 2016 Risen Clavius On
Joseph_Fiennes
Mythological figures
called Antibia or Archippe), daughter of Pelops. She was the sister of Eurystheus and Alcyone. Also called Astymedusa, she became the second wife of Oedipus
Medusa_(mythology)
Object of religious significance from the past
steal the relics of Theseus from the Dolopians. The body of the legendary Eurystheus was also supposed to protect Athens from enemy attack, and in Thebes,
Relic
First wife of Heracles in Greek mythology
is typically cited as the catalyst for becoming a slave to his cousin Eurystheus and performing the Twelve Labours. Euripides (who is the earliest surviving
Megara_(wife_of_Heracles)
Birds of Greek mythology
Stymphalian birds were defeated by Heracles (Hercules) in his sixth labour for Eurystheus. Heracles could not go into the marsh to reach the nests of the birds
Stymphalian_birds
King of Tiryns and Mycenae from Greek Mythology
Nicippe, sister of Atreus and Thyestes, Sthenelus became the father of Eurystheus, Alcyone and Medusa (Astymedusa). Sthenelus exiled his nephew Amphitryon
Sthenelus_(son_of_Perseus)
Phrase used in antiquity to label the promontories of the Strait of Gibraltar
tenth) was to fetch the Cattle of Geryon of the far West and bring them to Eurystheus; this marked the westward extent of his travels. A lost passage of Pindar
Pillars_of_Hercules
5th-century BC Athenian playwright
Cercyon Antigone Auge Autolycus Busiris Cadmus Chrysippus Danae Epeius Eurystheus Hippolytus Veiled Ino Ixion Lamia Licymnius Meleager Mysians Oedipus Oeneus
Euripides
Mythical character
interfered with Hera's plan to hinder the birth of Heracles in favor of Eurystheus, and was changed into a weasel or polecat as punishment for being so insolent
Galanthis
Name of several characters in Greek mythology
celebrated Centauromachy. Perimedes, a prince of Tiryns as son of King Eurystheus and Antimache, daughter of Amphidamas of Arcadia. He was the brother of
Perimedes
Ancient Greek painted vase, belonging to the black-figure style
Herakles, Kerberos and Eurystheus on a hydria by the Eagle Painter, circa 525 BC. Paris: Louvre.
Caeretan_hydria
One-eyed giants in Greek and Roman mythology
cattle of Geryon through the "Cyclopean portal" of the Tirynian king Eurystheus. The mythographer Pherecydes says that Perseus brought the Cyclopes with
Cyclopes
Giant crab in Greek mythology
ten labors ordered by his cousin Eurystheus, king of Argolid. These ten labors plus two additional ones, as Eurystheus considered two of the initial ones
Cancer_(mythology)
Son of Ares and Cyrene in Greek mythology
Heracles encounters King Diomedes during his eight labour, for which Eurystheus ordered Heracles to capture the man-eating mares of Diomedes. Heracles
Diomedes_of_Thrace
Moroccan cultural heritage site
cave before doing his 11th labour, (one of the 12 labours which King Eurystheus of Tiryns had given to him) which was to get golden apples from the Hesperides
Caves_of_Hercules
Ancient Greek mythical character
Glenus, Ctesippus, and Macaria, who saved the Athenians from defeat by Eurystheus. In Sophocles' account of Deianira's marriage, she was courted by the
Deianira
(1112–1081 BC), Homer (8th/7th century BC) Samuel Madan Mempricius (20 years) Eurystheus Saul (r. 1049–1010 BC) Membriz Ebraucus (40 to 60 years) David (r. 1010–970
List of legendary kings of Britain
List_of_legendary_kings_of_Britain
Greek mythological characters
Sardinia to found a colony. Mentor, a prince of Tiryns as son of King Eurystheus and Antimache, daughter of Amphidamas of Arcadia. He was the brother of
Mentor_(mythology)
Species of mammal
Herakles brings Eurystheus the Erymanthian boar, as depicted on a black-figure amphora (c. 550 BC) from Vulci.
Wild_boar
BC). In myth, he is said to complete twelve labours on the command of Eurystheus; the canonical set of labours is established by around the end of the
List_of_Greek_deities
Ancient Greek tribe
intended his son to rule Greece but according to the rules of succession Eurystheus, born slightly earlier, preempted the right. Attempts to kill Heracles
Dorians
In Greek mythology, a Mycenaean princess
in Greek mythology, a Mycenaean princess. She was the daughter of King Eurystheus and Antimache and sister to Alexander, Iphimedon, Eurybius, Mentor, Perimedes
Admete
Hero in Greek mythology
and eventually slew him. When Heracles ended his twelve labours, King Eurystheus accused him of killing him from the throne, and ordered that he, together
Iphicles
Comic book character
Greece. Matsu'o Tsurayaba and the Hand are led to the Minotaur's corpse by Eurystheus and Achelous, who manage to resurrect the Minotaur. When Hercules and
Minotaur_(comics)
Mountain in Morocco
Heracles was then directed to get the Cattle of Geryon and deliver them to Eurystheus. Heracles' way was blocked by the mountain that Perseus had created; to
Jebel_Musa_(Morocco)
Aethiopian princess in Greek mythology
daughter, Gorgophone. Their descendants rule Mycenae from Electryon down to Eurystheus, after whom Atreus attains the kingdom. The Greek hero Heracles is also
Andromeda_(mythology)
Women name in Greek mythology
marrying King Sthenelus by whom she bore Alcyone, Medusa (Astymedusa) and Eurystheus. Nicippe was also known as Antibia or Amphibia (Ἀμφιβίαν) or Archippe
Nicippe
Town in Attica, Greece
Heracleidae took refuge when driven out of the Peloponnese, and defeated Eurystheus. The Marathonii claimed to be the first people in Greece who paid divine
Marathon,_Greece
American actor (1911–1986)
Grimes 1958 The Decks Ran Red Henry Scott 1960 Goliath and the Dragon King Eurystheus 1961 Square of Violence Dr. Stefan Bernardi 1962 Convicts 4 Warden 1963
Broderick_Crawford
defeat by Greek hero Perseus, the creature is revived in modern times by Eurystheus to battle the heroes Hercules and Wolverine. Daniel Whitehall is a British
List of Marvel Comics characters: K
List_of_Marvel_Comics_characters:_K
Series of figures in Greek mythology
where Heracles migrated first and lived with her after he was expelled by Eurystheus. This happened before the hero went to Thebes and later on settled there
Laonome
Ancient Greek vase painter
Herakles forcibly presenting the Erymanthian Boar to the king Eurystheus, cowering in a wine vessel, as the goddesses Artemis (left) and Athena look on
Rycroft_Painter
Greek mythological figure
daughter of Heracles who sacrificed herself to save her kin and city when Eurystheus attacked and besieged the children of Heracles. According to the same
Macaria_(daughter_of_Hades)
Name attributed to several different individuals in Greek mythology
individuals: Sthenelus, son of Perseus and Andromeda. He was the father of Eurystheus. Sthenelus, son of Capaneus and Evadne. He fought with Diomedes in the
Sthenelus
Nymphs in Greek mythology
the Hesperides grew. After Heracles completed his first ten Labours, Eurystheus gave him two more claiming that neither the Hydra counted (because Iolaus
Hesperides
Mythical horse
Amphitryon’s son [Heracles] through deep-furrowed meadows as he fought Eurystheus’ battles; even for him he was wild and unmanageable. Later by gift of
Arion_(horse)
Ancient Greek vase painter
Herakles, Eurystheus and the Erymanthian Boar. Side A from an Ancient Greek black-figured amphora painted by Antimenes, ca. 525 BC, from Etruria. Louvre
Antimenes_Painter
Semi-divine sea-dweller in Greek mythology
letting them know that it had been ordained for Heracles to return to Eurystheus's court and complete his Twelve Labours, and for Polyphemus to found Cius
Glaucus
Marvel Comics fictional character
Thor. Hera takes advantage of Hercules's vulnerability and via her pawn Eurystheus (an ancient rival of Hercules during the Twelve Labors) proposes he complete
Hercules_(Marvel_Comics)
Amazon in Greek mythology
while others suggest Scythia or Libya. Heracles' Ninth Labor, given by Eurystheus, was to retrieve the girdle of Queen Hippolyta for his daughter, Admete
Aella_(Amazon)
Troy and son of King Priam. Alexander, prince of Tiryns as son of King Eurystheus and Antimache, daughter of Prince Amphidamas of Arcadia. He was killed
Alexander_(mythology)
Anonymous authors of three Latin mythographical texts
Hydra and Hercules The Story of the Hardships of Hercules The Story of Eurystheus and Hercules The Story of Busiris and Hercules The Story of Cacus and
Vatican_Mythographers
Region west of the Nile Valley
the sphere, he told Herakles that he should carry the applies back to Eurystheus," Nonnus, Dionysiaca 3. 349 ff : "And away by the boundary of Libya my
Ancient_Libya
Name of several mythological Greek characters
who fled from Elis after the murder and later on was purified by King Eurystheus in Mycenae. According to the writer Alcman, Iphitos along with Lycurgus
Iphitos
steed in his contest with Cycnus, son of Ares. Copreus, herald of King Eurystheus of Mycenae. Gantz, p. 180. Murray, John (1833). A Classical Manual, being
Copreus_(mythology)
1777 soprano aria by W. A. Mozart
to marry Eurystheus,[clarification needed] heir to the kingdom of Argos, but is in love with Perseus. In this aria Andromeda berates Eurystheus with an
Ah,_lo_previdi
1st-century fabula crepidata attributed to Seneca
life of Hercules has neared its end. His twelve tasks, assigned him by Eurystheus through Juno's hatred, have been done. His latest victory was over Eurytus
Hercules_Oetaeus
Ancient Greek goddess of youth
Metamorphoses, Hebe grants Iolaus' wish to become young again in order to fight Eurystheus. In Euripides' play Orestes, Helen is said to sit on a throne beside Hera
Hebe_(mythology)
Eteocles, son of Andreus, a king of Orchomenus Eurotas, a king of Sparta Eurystheus, a king of Tiryns Euxantius, a king of Ceos, son of Minos and Dexithea
List of mortals in Greek mythology
List_of_mortals_in_Greek_mythology
Set of mythological Greek characters
(Oceanid), a companion of Persephone. Admete (or Admeta), daughter of Eurystheus. Ancient Greece portal Myths portal Bell, Robert E. (1991). Women of Classical
Admete_(mythology)
were killed by Heracles. Eurybius, a prince of Tiryns as son of King Eurystheus and Antimache, daughter of Amphidamas of Arcadia. He was the brother of
Eurybius
Australian actor (born 1974)
BeastMaster Karpen TV series, episode: "Golgotha" 2005 Hercules King Eurystheus Miniseries 2006 Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen
Kristian_Schmid
Style of painting on ancient Greek vases
Heracles, Cerberus and Eurystheus on a hydria by the Eagle Painter, c. 525 BC, now in the Louvre, Paris
Black-figure_pottery
Greek deity of mercy and compassion
dedicated to Eleos, at which children of Heracles sought refuge from Eurystheus' prosecution.[failed verification] Adrastus also came to this altar after
Eleos
Iphis or Iphitus, one of the Argonauts, son of Sthenelus and brother of Eurystheus, from Argos. He was killed in battle in Colchis by Aeetes. Iphis, one
Iphis_(mythology)
Ancient Greek vase painting studio
Herakles carries the Erymanthian boar to Eurystheus, who is hiding in a large sunken storage vessel. Circa 510 BC. Malibu: Getty Museum.
Leagros_Group
Radical Comics character
Atalanta of Scythia. Also joining the cast were Joseph Fiennes as King Eurystheus, John Hurt as Lord Cotys, Rebecca Ferguson as Cotys' daughter, Ergenia
Hercules_(Radical_Comics)
Pallene was celebrated for its temple of Athena; and we are told that Eurystheus was buried at Gargettus in front of the temple of Athena Pallenis. We
Hagnus_(Attica)
Four distinct Ancient Greek sports festivals
The second origination is that of Heracles first of ten labors by King Eurystheus. He was tasked with bringing back the skin of the lion that stalked the
Panhellenic_Games
Literary genre
following passage, where one, describing Hercules as having been sent by Eurystheus to the dog in the infernal regions, does so by means of these Homeric
Cento_(poetry)
Main-belt asteroid
minor planet was named from Greek mythology for Admete, daughter of king Eurystheus, who appointed the Twelve Labors of Heracles, after whom the minor planet
398_Admete
Hephaestus and Peleus Heracles and Abderus Heracles and Diomus Heracles and Eurystheus Heracles and Hylas Heracles and Adonis Heracles and Argus Heracles and
Homoerotic themes in Greek and Roman mythology
Homoerotic_themes_in_Greek_and_Roman_mythology
People of ancient Thrace
is on his way to the land of the Bistones in his labour for Tirynthian Eurystheus to fetch the chariot-steeds of Thracian Diomedes. The Thracian Diomedes
Bistones
Late 6th century BC Athenian vase painter
Eurystheus hiding in a jar as Herakles brings him the Erymanthian boar. Side A from a red-figure kylix by Oltos, ca. 510 BC, Paris, Louvre (G17).
Oltos
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