Hercules
WordNet

noun


(1)   A large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona Borealis
(2)   (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
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Etymology


From Herculēs < , apparently from + .

Proper noun



  1. Son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labors performed to redeem himself after killing his family.
  2. A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the mythical hero. It lies between the constellations Lyra and Corona Borealis.
  3. A crater in the first quadrant on the moon.
 
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