Eurystheus

Proper noun

Meaning

Eurystheus

(Greek mythology) A Mycenaean king of Tiryns (or, according to some authors, of Argos), in Argolis, who imposed the twelve labours on Heracles.

Examples

After his death, Eurystheus determined to annihilate these rivals for the throne of Mycenae, but they took refuge in Athens, and in the course of war, Eurystheus and all his sons were killed. Source: Internet

Artemis forgave him but targeted Eurystheus for her wrath. citation * Hunting dog Artemis got her hunting dogs from Pan in the forest of Arcadia. Source: Internet

But when Eurystheus refused, Molossus stole the dog and penned him up in a cave in Tainaron. Source: Internet

Death After Heracles died, Eurystheus remained bitter over the indignity the hero had caused him. Source: Internet

Eurystheus commanded Heracles to find Cerberus and bring him back. Source: Internet

Eurystheus decided to give Heracles ten labours, but after completing them, Heracles was cheated by Eurystheus when he added two more, resulting in the Twelve Labors of Heracles. Source: Internet

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