Lernaean Hydra Flashcards
Who was the Hydra nourished by and why?
Hera because of her quenchless grudge against the strong Heracles
Why was the Hydra very dangerous?
It had many heads and venom for blood
What was the main problem that Heracles faced when trying to kill the beast?
Every time he cut off a head, two more would grow back
Who did Heracles get help from?
His cousin Iolaus
How did Heracles and Iolaus worked together to kill the beast?
Every time Heracles removed one of the heads, Iolaus would seal the neck with a flaming torch
What did Hera do and why?
She sent a giant crab to attack him as she was angry at the progress he made
What did the crab do and how did Heracles respond?
It bit him on the foot so Heracles crushed it and carried on with his attack
What did Heracles do after all the heads were removed?
He detached the immortal head and buried it under a pile of rocks
What did Heracles do after he defeated the Hydra?
He used its venom as poison for his arrows
What was he told by Eurystheus when he returned?
It didn’t count as he received help from his cousin
