... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > the Greek heroic legends (I) > (story of) Hercules (Heracles) > most important deeds of Hercules: the Twelve Labours > the Twelve Labours: first series > (8) the four mares of King Diomedes are captured; when Diomedes is slain in the ensuing battle his body is thrown to the mares to eat > the four mares of Diomedes