Heracles’ second Labour – the Lernean Hydra

March 14, 2023

The second labour of Heracles - he and his nephew Iolaus attack the Hydra - heracles with a sickle, Iolaus with a torch - to cut off his heads and stop them respawning. A giant crab attacks Heracles. Greek Myth Comix, based on the Metope from Olympia.

Read the accompanying post to learn more about this image and the original metope on which it is based!

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