Myths are narrative patterns that give significance to our existence.... Indeed, the very birth and proliferation of psychotherapy in our contemporary age were called forth by the disintegration of our myths.... Sadly, not so for us today in our technology-laden 21st century with its anger, rage, violence, and epidemic mental health crisis. This task was deliberately designed to psychologically defeat, humiliate, and destroy Hercules, whom both Hera and King Eurystheus hated. It is highly likely that Hercules at first felt overwhelmed and discouraged by the mucky, messy, monumental task he faced.