Herakles or Hercules?

1. Call To Adventure: Herakles call to adventure started when he wanted to obtain divinity; aptheosis. He wanted to live up to the name “Glory of Hera”.
2. Assistance: At one point in time, Herakles called upon Theseus for help in one or two of his 12 labors.
3. Departure: After King Eurystheus gave Herakles these tasks or labors, Herakles then set out on a 12 year adventure.
4. Trials: 1. The Nemean Lion, 2. The Lernean Hydra, 3. The Hind of Ceryneia, 4. The Erymanthean Boar, 5. The Augean Stables, 6. The Stymphalian Birds, 7. The Cretan Bull, 8. The Horses of Diomedes, 9. The Belt of Hippolyte, 10. Geryon’s Cattle, 11. The [Golden] Apples of Hesperides, 12. Cerberus
5. Approach: The most notable of all the labors of Herakles would most likely be that of defeating the Hydra.
6. Crisis: Throughout all of his life, Herakles is haunted by the one goddess who is dead set on destroying him; Hera.
7. Treasure: This would have to be him gaining his place amongst the gods for his “laboring”.
8. Result: Herakles has always been one of history’s greatest heroes; legacy; immortality
9. Return: Returns home to give his wife away
10. New Life: Sets off to win a bride through an archery match against his past mentor.
11. Resolution: He now meets his father Zeus and all is straightened out.
12. [Upgraded] Status Quo: Instead of life on earth… he dines with the gods!!!