HERCULES


Meaning of HERCULES in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhər-kyə-ˌlēz ]

noun

Etymology: Latin, from Greek Hēraklēs

Date: 13th century

1. : a mythical Greek hero renowned for his great strength and especially for performing 12 labors imposed on him by Hera

2.

[Latin (genitive Herculis )]

: a northern constellation between Corona Borealis and Lyra

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