Heracles Shirt, Twelve Labors Greek Mythology Tee, Funny Classics Gift for Latin Teachers and Myth Lovers

Seller's description

A funny gift for mythology lovers, classics students and Latin teachers: a chibi storybook-watercolor Heracles in his lion-skin hood, with a club on his shoulder and a pitchfork in hand outside a wooden stable with a river rushing out of it, says "Cleaned the stables in one day. Borrowed two rivers."

A funny, cute Greek mythology gift for a classics or Latin teacher, a myth-loving kid or grown-up, or anyone who finds a clever shortcut for a big chore.

THE STORY BEHIND IT
For his fifth labor, the Greek hero Heracles was ordered to clean the stables of King Augeas in a single day. The king owned huge herds of cattle, and the stables had not been cleaned in thirty years. Instead of picking up a shovel, Heracles broke open the walls and turned two rivers, the Alpheus and the Peneus, so they rushed straight through the stables and washed them clean by nightfall.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Funny Greek mythology shirt: the watercolor chibi Heracles in a lion-skin hood and cloak, with a club on his shoulder, a pitchfork and a river rushing out of a wooden stable, says "Cleaned the stables in one day. Borrowed two rivers."
- For mythology lovers, classics and Latin teachers, ancient history fans, students and anyone who loves a clever shortcut
- Big, bold speech-bubble line, with the design printed up to about 12 inches wide, depending on size, so it reads across the room
- Original chibi watercolor art by Honeyman Tees: a golden lion-skin hood, a short tunic and sandals, a wooden club, a pitchfork and a wooden stable washed clean by river water
- Soft, comfy tee, made to order and printed to last; a funny gift for the person who gets the big job done

ABOUT THE SHIRT
- Bella+Canvas 3001 unisex jersey tee, 4.2 oz, crew neck, side-seamed
- Solid colors are 100% combed and ring-spun cotton. Athletic Heather is 90% cotton / 10% polyester. Heather Peach and Dark Grey Heather are 52% cotton / 48% polyester.
- Pick your color from the color menu.

FIT
Unisex fit. Women: size down for a closer fit. Men: order your usual size.

SIZE CHART (inches, measured flat, +/- 1 in)
S: 18 wide x 28 long
M: 20 wide x 29 long
L: 22 wide x 30 long
XL: 24 wide x 31 long
2XL: 26 wide x 32 long
3XL: 28 wide x 33 long
Width is measured across the chest, 1 inch below the armholes. Length is measured from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

PRINT
Printed with direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, so the ink goes into the fabric instead of sitting on top like a heavy transfer.

MADE TO ORDER AND SHIPPING
- Every shirt is printed just for you after you order. Production takes 3-10 days, then your order ships by USPS.
- Ships from the US: Printify's US print provider prints and ships your order.
- FREE SHIPPING on US orders. Free shipping applies to US addresses only.

CARE
Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors. Tumble dry low or hang to dry. Do not iron directly on the print. Do not bleach or dry clean.

GIFTING
A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, teachers and friends. Because every shirt is made to order, please order a little early for holidays.

ABOUT HONEYMAN TEES
Honeyman Tees is a small shop started by Chris, an attorney by day who loves history and classical music. Every design is an original storybook-watercolor character from history, books, faith and the holidays.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is the Heracles shirt for?
It is a funny, cute gift for mythology lovers, classics students, Latin teachers and ancient history fans. The chibi storybook-watercolor art makes it an easy gift for birthdays, holidays and teacher thank-yous.

What is the joke on the Heracles shirt, and what is the story behind it?
The speech bubble says: “Cleaned the stables in one day. Borrowed two rivers.” For his fifth labor, the Greek hero Heracles was ordered to clean the stables of King Augeas in a single day. The king owned huge herds of cattle, and the stables had not been cleaned in thirty years. Instead of picking up a shovel, Heracles broke open the walls and turned two rivers, the Alpheus and the Peneus, so they rushed straight through the stables and washed them clean by nightfall.

Is the shirt printed to order, and how does shipping work?
Yes, every shirt is printed to order, so production takes 3-10 days before it ships. Shipping is free to US addresses.

AI DISCLOSURE AND PRODUCTION PARTNER
AI disclosure: This design was created with the help of AI image tools, then edited and finished by Honeyman Tees. Our production partner, Printify, prints and ships every order.