... > 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. (second series) > Iphitus, the son of Eurytus, in search of some stolen cattle, is thrown from the walls of Hercules' castle in Tiryns > Hercules in Delphi, seeking purification, carries the tripod away