Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar

For his fourth labor, King Eurystheus commanded Hercules to capture the Erymanthian Boar alive. This monstrous creature lived on Mount Erymanthus and had been ravaging the countryside, killing anyone who crossed its path. On his journey, Hercules briefly stayed with the centaur Pholus, but the scent of wine led to a skirmish with other centaurs. Once he reached the mountain, Hercules realized that brute force alone would not suffice to capture the agile beast without killing it. He used his legendary strength to shout and drive the boar out of its thicket, chasing it relentlessly through the deep winter snows. As the boar grew exhausted from trudging through the drifts, Hercules trapped it in a net and hoisted it onto his shoulders. When he returned to the palace with the thrashing beast, King Eurystheus was so terrified that he famously leaped into a large bronze storage jar to hide, leaving the hero to stand victorious with his prize.