... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > the Greek heroic legends (I) > (story of) Hercules (Heracles) > most important deeds of Hercules: the Twelve Labours > preliminaries to the Twelve Labours of Hercules > Hercules consults the Delphic oracle and is bidden to go and serve King Eurystheus of Tiryns > the gods provide Hercules with armour