Her ‧ cu ‧ les /ˈhɜːkjəliːz, ˈhɜːkjʊliːz $ ˈhɜːr-/ BrE AmE
in ancient Roman stories, a ↑ hero known for his very great strength and for performing twelve very difficult and dangerous jobs known as the Labours of Hercules. People sometimes use the name ‘Hercules’ to describe a man who is physically very strong. In ancient Greek stories, his name is ↑ Herakles . ⇨ ↑ Augean stables , ↑ Pillars of Hercules