Page. 198 of D’Ooge’s book
HERCULES CONQUERS THE MINYAE
Hercules used to exercise his body from boyhood with very heavy and very difficult toils and in this way established his strength. Now a young man, he lived in Thebes. A certain Creon was king there. The Minyae, a very strong people, were neighbors to the Thebans, and because they had once defeated the Thebans, they used to send ambassadors every year and demanded a tribute. However, Hercules decided to free his citizens of this tribute and (so) he told the king, “give me your army and I will subdue this proud enemy.” The king did not refuse this demand, and Hercules sent away messengers into all directions and assembled the forces. Then, he commenced battle with the Minyae at the most suitable time. They fought for a long time, but at last they could not withstand the attack of the Thebans and (so) they retreated and took to flight.