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Parerga

A term meaning Incidentals and generally used to describe events which took place during the completion of the Labors of Herakles (Heracles) and incidental to the actual Labor.

The Incidentals might include:

  1. The attack of the giant crab while Herakles was fighting the Hydra;
  2. The accidental deaths of the Centaurs, Kheiron (Chiron) and Pholos;
  3. Saving the Trojan princess, Hesione, from the skull-faced ketos, i.e. sea-monster;
  4. The fight with the sea god, Nereus;
  5. The fight with the Giant, Antaios;
  6. Killing the Egyptian king, Busiris;
  7. Freeing Prometheus from his bonds; and
  8. Supporting the heavens for Prometheus’ brother, Atlas.

For more detailed information on Herakles I suggest that you consult the Immortals section of this site.

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