Multiple choice general knowledge

Who was told by the Oracle at Delphi to perform 12 tasks after killing his own children in a mad fury?

  1. Pericles

  2. Hercules

  3. Androcles

  4. Jonnicles
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Explanation

Hercules (Heracles) was driven mad by Hera, causing him to kill his wife Megara and their children. As penance, the Oracle at Delphi commanded him to serve King Eurystheus and complete 12 labors. Pericles was an Athenian statesman, Androcles is known for the lion fable, and Jonnicles is not a mythological figure.

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