Heracles

See also: Héracles and Héraclès

English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛɹəkliːz/
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Proper noun

Heracles

  1. (Greek mythology): 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.
    Coordinate terms: Hercules, Melqart

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /eˈɾakles/ [eˈɾa.kles]
  • Rhymes: -akles
  • Syllabification: He‧ra‧cles

Proper noun

Heracles m

  1. (Greek mythology) Heracles (the son of Zeus)
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