Hercules (/ ˈhɜːrkjʊˌliːz /, US: /- kjə -/) [2] is the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous …

Jul 9, 2012 · Hercules (Herakles) was a hero of Greek mythology famous for his great strength and endurance. Celebrated as an extraordinary mortal, his success in seemingly impossible …

1. also Her·a·cles or Her·a·kles (hĕr′ə-klēz′) Greek & Roman Mythology The son of Zeus and Alcmene, a hero of extraordinary strength who won immortality by performing 12 labors …

The meaning of HERCULES is a mythical Greek hero renowned for his great strength and especially for performing 12 labors imposed on him by Hera.

Oct 31, 2025 · Borrowed from Latin Herculēs, from Etruscan 𐌇𐌄𐌓𐌂𐌋𐌄 (hercle), from Ancient Greek Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklês). Doublet of Heracle. Hercule m.

Jun 27, 1997 · Here's just a short list: 1) Hercules wasn't Hera's son. In fact, she hated him! 2) Amphitryon, Hercules's foster dad, wasn't alive. Zeus came to Alcmene in the form of her dead …

Hercules (/ ˈhɜːrkjʊˌliːz /, US: /- kjə -/) [2] is the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous …

Hercule Poirot is a famous fictional character created by Agatha Christie. Find out more about the popular Belgian private detective.

Heracles carrying his son Hyllus looks at the centaur Nessus, who is about to carry Deianira across the river on his back. Antique fresco from Pompeii. Heracles (/ ˈhɛrəkliːz / ⓘ Ancient …

Nov 9, 2025 · Hercule Poirot is a fictional Belgian detective created by English mystery writer Agatha Christie. He appears in 33 novels, more than 50 short stories, and several plays, all …