Etymology

Heracles

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Ἡρακλῆς
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἩρακλῆς
  2. English todayHeracles

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

Words from the same roots

Ancient GreekἩρακλῆς all →

HerculesIrakli

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