After Eurystheus received the cattle of Geryon he imposed to Hercules the 11th labor, which is more grave than those which we told before. For he [Eurystheus] ordered him to bring back the apples from the garden of Hesperides. Hesperides however, were the most beautiful nymphs, who lived in a remote land, to whom certain golden apples had been entrusted by Juno. Many people, led by their desire of gold, had previously tried to carry …showed first 75 words of 376 total…

…showed last 75 words of 376 total…Will go to the garden and persuade my daughters in order that they may voluntarily hand down the apples.” With this heard, Hercules greatly rejoiced and decided to accept the help that had been offered. Atlas, however, commanded that while he himself was absent, Hercules held the sky on his shoulders. This task Hercules gladly undertook. Although the thing was of highest labor, he alone sustained the total weight of the sky for several days.