Which mythology does Geryon belong to?

Geryon belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Geryon appear in?

Geryon appears in Heracles, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Geryon

Three-bodied giant slain for his crimson cattle

Mythology: Greek mythology
Parents: Chrysaor
Group: Monsters
Appears in: Heracles

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Geryon is a monstrous giant with three heads and three joined bodies, dwelling on the far western isle of Erytheia. He guards a herd of magnificent red cattle, watched by the herdsman Eurytion and the two-headed hound Orthrus. For his tenth Labor, Heracles crosses the world, kills the dog and herdsman, and brings Geryon down with a single poisoned arrow that pierces all three bodies at once.

Related figures

Chrysaor Orthrus

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Heracles

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Who is Geryon?: Geryon is a monstrous giant with three heads and three joined bodies, dwelling on the far western isle of Erytheia. He guards a herd of magnificent red cattle, watched by the herdsman Eurytion and the two-headed hound Orthrus.
Which mythology does Geryon belong to?: Geryon belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Geryon appear in?: Geryon appears in Heracles, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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