Hercules

(hʉr′kyo̵̅o̅ lēz′)

noun

Gr. & Rom. Myth. the son of Zeus and Alcmene, renowned for his strength and courage, esp. as shown in his performance of twelve labors imposed on him
a large N constellation between Ophiuchus and Draco
any very large, strong man

Origin: L < Gr Hērakleēs < Hēra, Hera + kleos, glory

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noun

also Her·a·cles or Her·a·kles (hĕrˈə-klēzˌ) Greek & Roman Mythology The son of Zeus and Alcmene, a hero of extraordinary strength who won immortality by performing 12 labors demanded by the Argive king Eurystheus.
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Lyra and Corona Borealis.

Origin:

Origin: Latin

Origin: , from Greek Hēraklēs

Origin: : Hērā, Hera

Origin: + kleos, fame; see kleu- in Indo-European roots

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