Heracles
Son of Zeus and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strengthSon of Zeus and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.
» Heracles used to carry a club and a lion's skin.
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1 senses(Greek)Son of Zeus and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.
Herakles
Гера́клGerákl
Гера́клHerákl
Examples
8 sentencesHeracles used to carry a club and a lion's skin.
We have to get Heracles' bow back.
Not even Heracles is a match for two.
Heracles ravaged the island of Kos.
Heracles is a son of Zeus.
Translations
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Origin
From Ancient Greek Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklês), from Ἥρα (Hḗra, “Hera”) + κλέος (kléos, “glory”). DFrom Ancient Greek Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklês), from Ἥρα (Hḗra, “Hera”) + κλέος (kléos, “glory”). Doublet of Hercules.
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