Hercules WebQuest
Name: ____________________________________
Bio—The Life and Times of Hercules
In COMPLETE SENTENCES answer the following questions:
1. How can you tell that all who worshiped him held Hercules in high-esteem?
2. Describe the “saga,” which unfolded between Zeus and Hera after she learned that
Hercules would be born. How did she curse Hercules forever?
3. Why was Hercules called upon to complete the 12 labors?
4. List 2 pieces of “bad news” that Apollo delivered to Hercules
1.
2.
Women—Women and Hercules
Fill in the following chart with TWO FACTS about each woman’s involvement in Hercules’ life. Indicate
whether they were a help or a hindrance in his journey.
Hera
Athena
Megara
Omphale
Deianira
Hebe
Help or Hindrance?
HELP
HINDRANCE
HELP
HINDRANCE
HELP
HINDRANCE
HELP
HINDRANCE
HELP
HINDRANCE
HELP
HINDRANCE
Fact #1
Labors—The 12 Labors of Hercules
Fact #2
Create sentences describing the pictures below to show your knowledge of each of Hercules’ labors.
Labor #1:
Labor #2:
(SWAMP)
Labor #3:
Goddess of hunting
Labor #4:
Labor #5:
Labor #6:
Labor #7:
Labor 8:
MOUNT OLMYPUS
Labor 9:
Labor 10:
z
Labor 11:
Labor 12: