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Heracles
Her·a·cles [ hérrə klz ] or Her·a·kles [ hérrə klz ]


noun 
Definition:
 
Greek mythological hero: in Greek mythology, the son of Zeus and Alcmene, noted for his courage and great strength and the performing of 12 near-impossible labors.
Roman equivalent  Hercules (sense 1)


Her·a·cle·an [ hèrrə kl ən ] adjective
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