- Hydra – Mythopedia
The Hydra, a child of the Greek monsters Typhoeus and Echidna, was a creature with multiple serpent heads It lived in the swamps of Lerna in Greece, where it terrorized the region’s inhabitants until it was slain by the mighty Heracles
- Theseus – Mythopedia
Theseus was a hero and king of Athens His most notable accomplishments included killing the Minotaur and transforming his city into a major regional power
- Scylla – Mythopedia
Scylla was a multi-headed, hybrid monster who haunted a narrow strait opposite the whirlpool Charybdis With her darting heads and sharp teeth, Scylla would pick off unwary sea creatures or sailors who passed too close
- Iolaus – Mythopedia
Iolaus was the son of Iphicles and the nephew of Heracles; he is best remembered as the companion and helper of his more famous uncle Closely connected with youth, he was often worshipped alongside Heracles, especially in Thebes, Sicily, and Sardinia
- Heracles – Mythopedia
Heracles, son of Zeus, was a hero famous for his physical strength and for performing the Twelve Labors He was easily recognized by his lion skin, club, and bow
- Nessus – Mythopedia
Nessus was a Centaur killed by Heracles when he tried to rape the hero’s wife, Deianira But before dying, Nessus was able to trick Deianira into avenging him
- Orthus – Mythopedia
Orthus, child of Echidna and Typhoeus, was a fierce two-headed dog He guarded the cattle of Geryon, which Heracles was sent to steal as one of his Twelve Labors Both Orthus and his master were slain while defending the cattle
- Echidna – Mythopedia
Echidna was a primeval female monster, usually represented as a woman from the waist up and a snake from the waist down She was said to have been the mother of some of the most fearsome monsters of Greek myth, including Cerberus, the Chimera, and the Hydra
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