![]() Hercules was repulsed by the sight of human heads nailed around the gaping chasm that was the cave’s entrance. Soon the oxen of his flock started responding to those voices and the hero realized that the missing oxen were being kept in that cave. But upon passing by a certain cave at the Tyrrhenian countryside, he heard discontent oxen voices from its depths. Heavyhearted, Hercules decided to continue his way to Peloponnese with the flock he had left. Hercules realized that this spelled failure to his endeavour he tried to track down the animals but to no avail, because the cunning thief had made them walk backwards to cover their trail. ![]() While he was caught in a deep sleep, a thief called Cacos stole a large part of the flock and led them to his cave. After another year of travel, as the Hercules stepped on solid ground once more, he felt a need to rest. At dawn, the hero and his herd left for Peloponnese. He was grateful that the gods had let him best such a powerful enemy. He then gathered the flock once more and led it to his ship. Hercules took a look at his fallen enemy, making sure he was no longer a threat. The poison of the Hydra rapidly made its way through the three heads of the giant and left him dead in his tracks. As Geryon was about to grab him, the hero turned around and shot one of his poisoned arrows right into one of the giant's foreheads. The son of Zeus ran and readied his bow as the giant followed him with leaps and thrusts. He attacked Hercules and the hero found himself at a disadvantage his enemy's strength was this time greater than his own. His three heads were reddened with fury at the hero’s insolence. The giant looked fearful, possessing three bodies and three heads combined into a single disfigured entity. You, a mere mortal, dare to challenge my power and authority on the soil of my own island?" "I am Geryon, the son of immortal Chrysaor and Kallirhoe. Promptly, the hero gathered the oxen and he was ready to lead them back to his ship, when Geryon himself arrived at the pasture. Hercules had to defend himself from its attack and he then proceeded to subdue the bizarre animal with his club. Right after that, the hero was attacked by a malevolent looking two-headed dog, Orthros. The giant shepherd tried to fight back, but Hercules easily killed him with his great club.
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