... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > the Greek heroic legends (I) > (story of) Hercules (Heracles) > aggressive, unfriendly activities and relationships of Hercules > Hercules in combat with heroes, gods, or fabulous beings > Hercules in combat with heroes, etc.: first series > Cercopes (monkey-like beings) are slung upside down on a pole and carried away by Hercules, because they had tried to steal his weapons