Heracles
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Heracles
- /ˈhɛɹəkliːz/
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From Ancient Greek Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklês), from Ἥρα (Hḗra, “Hera”) + κλέος (kléos, “glory”). Doublet of Hercules.
proper noun Herakles · Hêraklês
- 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.
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name the son of Zeus — see also Hercules
| Español | Heracles, Héracles |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 헤라클레스 Herakeulleseu |
| 日本語 | ヘラクレス Herakuresu, ヘーラクレース Hērakurēsu |
| 中文 | 赫拉克勒斯 Hèlākèlèsī, 赫剌克勒斯 Hèlákèlèsī |
| हिन्दी | हेराक्लीज़ herāklīz |
| Kiswahili | Herakle |
| Português | Héracles |
| Français | Héraclès |
| Deutsch | Herakles |
| Italiano | Eracle |
| Ελληνικά | Ηρακλής Iraklís |
| Română | Heracle |
| Русский | Гера́кл Gerákl |
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