Herkules.
Hercules (Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength; most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family)
Meaning & usage
Hercules (Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength; most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family)
a male given name from Latin [in turn from Etruscan, in turn from Ancient Greek], equivalent to English Hercules
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Latin Herculēs. Doublet of Herakles.
Hercules (summer constellation of the northern sky, lying between the constellations Lyra and Corona Borealis, said to resemble the mythical hero)
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Latin Herculēs. Doublet of Herakles.
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