Role in Mythology: Sthenelus became a king and is notable for his connection to later myths, as he was the father of Eurystheus, the king who imposed the Twelve Labors on Heracles.
Heracles was tasked by King Eurystheus to retrieve the cattle of the giant Geryon, who resided on Erytheia.
Heracles was tasked with capturing the boar alive and bringing it to King Eurystheus.
Erymanthian BoarHercules captured this fearsome boar alive and brought it back to King Eurystheus.
Cretan BullHe captured the raging bull that was terrorizing Crete and brought it back to Eurystheus.