Herc-o-meter: The Wrestling Begins

[cathschaffstump]

Here’s today’s word count for HH:PW.

12,359 / 75,000 (15.0%)

Fifteen percent. Woot!

Yesterday, 3 people were right about Atlas. He was punished by Zeus and the other Olympians for being a Titan upstart. He was sentenced to hold up the world. Hercules takes the world upon his own shoulders for awhile, and Atlas tries to trick him, but Hercules says he wants to put a soft cloth over his own shoulders and then assume the burden, so Atlas takes the world back, and Hercules ditches Atlas.

Today’s question: What other Titan does Hercules help during his labors?

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Herculean wisdom:
“The Hephaubot? Man, that’s ugly.”
“Yeah,” said Tony.
“How much?” said George?
“About $500.”

Be careful about how you spend your money, even if the thing you’re buying is mythological.

Originally published at Writer Tamago. You can comment here or there.

Comments

[mochimonkey.livejournal.com]

Prometheus - by destroying the liver-eating eagle. At least, that is, if Prometheus was a Titan. Darn my sieve-like memory of classical mythology. I still can't believe I mixed up all the goddesses. -.-

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

You are correct!

[frankieb-sq87.livejournal.com]

Didn't Helios give him something to reach the island? Like a boat or a lift in his chariot or something?? Man, why can"t I remember these things?!

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

Actually, not in the versions I've seen.

Catherine

[sonyamsipes.livejournal.com]

you should keep track of these trivia questions... they would make such excellent educational materials... HINT. Unless you already had that in mind!

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

Bingo! Mindfulness.

Catherine

[kurtoons.livejournal.com]

I was going to say Proteus, except that Herc doesn't help Proteus, Proteus helps him. If you call it that. If I recall correctly, Herc grabs hold of him and won't let him go until he agrees to help.

Or maybe that was a different hero who fought Proteus.

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

Actually, the name of the Hercules' opponent here is Nereus, the sea god.

Catherine

[kurtoons.livejournal.com]

Hephaubot? Okay, so we know what Hephausus is doing in the modern age; he's making overpriced toys.

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

Among other things...

Catherine

[pubd2b.livejournal.com]

oh. i am only about... 10 thou words behind ya... think i can catch up??

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

With no sleep...;)