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Proper Noun

1. 1
   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. Greek

Synonyms

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alcidesherakleshercules

Example

More examples

"We have to get Heracles' bow back."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklês), from Ἥρα (Hḗra, “Hera”) + κλέος (kléos, “glory”).

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