The Labors of Hercules are a series of twelve tasks that the hero Hercules was required to complete as penance for killing his wife and children in a fit of madness, caused by the goddess Hera. These labors were assigned to him by King Eurystheus and included challenges such as slaying the Nemean Lion, capturing the Golden Hind of Artemis, and cleaning the Augean Stables. Each labor tested Hercules' strength, courage, and ingenuity. The tasks ranged from battling fierce creatures to retrieving valuable items. Completing all twelve labors ultimately led to Hercules' redemption and immortality, solidifying his status as one of the greatest heroes in Greek mythology.