7 Far off lands

Chapter 7 Far off lands Hercules was exhausted. He had hoped to rest before his tenth task began, but Eurystheus didn't want to wait. "Go to the island where the monster Geryon lives," he said. "And bring me his cows."

Wearily, Hercules got back into his boat. It was a blazing hot day and Hercules shouted angrily at Helios, the god of the sun. He was so angry, he took out an arrow and shot it at him. Why are you making this task harder for me?

Helios caught the arrow. He felt sorry for Hercules. "Take my golden boat," he said. "It's strong enough to carry the sun, and it will help you cross the ocean." Thank you!

Even in Helios's boat, it took Hercules months to reach Geryon's island. By the time he arrived, he was rested and ready to fight. His first challenge was Geryon's two-headed dog. Hercules struck the beast with his wooden club and the dog flew into the sea. HOOOOOWL!

With the same club, he knocked Geryon's servant into the ground. Then a huge shadow fell over Hercules. He looked up and saw Geryon for the first time. He couldn't believe his eyes. Geryon had three ugly heads and six bulging arms on one body.

It was as if three ogres had become one gigantic, hideous monster... Geryon roared at Hercules with his three mouths, and pointed three swords at him. Hercules ran away.