[Greek heroic] The third labor for Heracles was to track down, capture and then take back to Eurystheus the great boar, which roamed the high forest region of Mount Erymanthus in Arcadia. To make the task harder for the hero Eurystheus insisted the boar should be alive when it was presented to him. Undaunted by this Heracles set off on his long adventure. While making his way to Mount Erymanthus Heracles decided to visit his friend Pholus, to rest for a while before continuing his journey. Pholus was a Centaur, he was kind and being hospitable gave food and shelter to Heracles. As Centaurs eat their meat raw Pholus cooked the share set aside for Heracles which the hero appreciated, but on asking Pholus for wine with his meal, Pholus replied that he kept only one jar, which happened to be a gift from Dionysus, and common property of all Centaurs who lived on the mountain. Heracles persuaded Pholus to open the jar, which he did reluctantly, as soon as the seal was broken the heavy aroma of strong...
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