life-saving cattle of Geryon

The life-saving cattle of Geryon refer to the red cattle that were part of Geryon’s herd, which Heracles was tasked to retrieve as his tenth labor. Geryon, a three-bodied giant, lived on the island of Erythia, and his cattle were known for their red hides. Heracles’ journey to obtain these cattle involved overcoming various challenges, including battling Geryon and his guardians, Orthus and Eurytion. Ultimately, the cattle were brought back to King Eurystheus, though not without further trials.

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