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An archaic Greek epic poem generally dated from the end of the 7th to the middle of the 6th century BCE. The work recounts Heracles and Iolaus's expedition against Cycnus, son of Ares, who challenges Heracles to combat in Thessaly. At its heart lies an elaborate description of Heracles' shield, crafted by Hephaestus, adorned with intricate scenes of