It should come as no surprise that Hercules defeated his fellow contestants with ease. His was a challenge that pitted student against teacher. Legend has it that Eurytus was the man who first schooled Hercules in the use of the bow.
Upon hearing this, Hercules traveled to Oechalia and competed against Eurytus and his sons. Somehow or another, Hercules caught wind that Eurytus, the prince of Oechalia, was offering his beautiful daughter, Iole, as a bride prize to any man who could best him and his sons in an archery contest. After completing his twelve labors, Hercules hit the road, once again.