Sometimes refereed to as the Lernaean Hydra, guardian of the underworld at the Amymone spring, where the beast resided. The spring itself was a deep cave which gave the Hydra the protection it needed when resting, and it typically only ventured out in nearby towns and villages when it needed to feed, usually on local villagers and townsfolk. The Hydra struck fear into the hearts of the local residents, the stories and myths were of legend