Definitions for HERCULES
ˈhɜr kyəˌliz; -kyə lɪsher·cules

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hercules, Heracles, Herakles, Alcidesnoun

   (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality

2. Herculesnoun

   a large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona Borealis

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1. Herculesnoun

   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. Herculesnoun

   A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the mythical hero. It lies between the constellations Lyra and Corona Borealis.

3. Herculesnoun

   A crater in the first quadrant on the moon.

4. Etymology: From Herculēs, from Ἡρακλῆς, apparently from Ἥρα + κλέος.

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1. Hercules

   Hercules (, US: ) is the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures. The Romans adapted the Greek hero's iconography and myths for their literature and art under the name Hercules. In later Western art and literature and in popular culture, Hercules is more commonly used than Heracles as the name of the hero. Hercules is a multifaceted figure with contradictory characteristics, which enabled later artists and writers to pick and choose how to represent him. This article provides an introduction to representations of Hercules in the later tradition.

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1. hercules

   Hercules is a figure from ancient Greek mythology, renowned for his strength and his numerous far-ranging adventures. He is the son of Zeus and Alcmene, and his cultural impact is found in literature, art, and popular culture. He is known for his twelve "labors" or quests, ordered by King Eurystheus, which he had to complete as penance for killing his wife and children in a fit of madness, induced by Hera, Zeus's wife. The Romans, who adopted much of the Greek pantheon, also worshipped Hercules. For them, he was a guardian of both terrestrial and celestial order. In the night sky, Hercules is also one of the constellation names.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Herculesnoun

   a hero, fabled to have been the son of Jupiter and Alcmena, and celebrated for great strength, esp. for the accomplishment of his twelve great tasks or "labors."

2. Herculesnoun

   a constellation in the northern hemisphere, near Lyra

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1. Hercules

   Hercules is the Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures. The Romans adapted the Greek hero's iconography and myths for their literature and art under the name Hercules. In later Western art and literature and in popular culture, Hercules is more commonly used than Heracles as the name of the hero. Hercules was a multifaceted figure with contradictory characteristics, which enabled later artists and writers to pick and choose how to represent him. This article provides an introduction to representations of Hercules in the later tradition.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hercules

   the typical hero of the Greeks, son of Zeus and Alkmene, and the tried therefore of Hera, who persecuted him from his cradle, sending two serpents to devour him as he lay there, but which he strangled with his arms; grown into manhood, and distinguished for his stature and strength, was doomed by the artifice of Hera to a series of perilous adventures before he could claim his rights as a son of his father; these are known as the "Twelve Labours of Hercules": the first the throttling of the Nemean lion; the second, the killing of the Lernean hydra; the third, the hunt and capture of the hind of Diana, with its hoofs of brass; the fourth, the taking alive of the boar of Erymanthus; the fifth, the cleansing of the stables of Augeas; the sixth, the destruction of the Stymphalian birds; the seventh, the capture of the Cretan bull; the eighth, the capture of the mares of Diomedes of Thrace; the ninth, the seizure of the girdle of the queen of the Amazons; the tenth, the killing of Geryon and capture of his oxen; the eleventh, fetching of the golden apples from the garden of the Hesperides; the twelfth, dragging Cerberus to the light of day. These were the twelve, but in addition, he strangled the giant Antæus, slew the robber Cacus, delivered Hesione, unchained Prometheus from the rocks of Caucasus, and smote the centaur Nessus, the last proving the cause of his death. See Nessus.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hercules

   The large mass of iron by the blows of which anchors are welded.

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MythologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hercules

   (Her′cules) was the son of Jupiter and Alcmena. The goddess Juno hated him from his birth, and sent two serpents to kill him, but though only eight months old he strangled them. As he got older he was set by his master Eurystheus what were thought to be twelve impossible tasks which have long been known as the “Twelve Labors of Hercules.” They were: First, To slay the Nemean Lion. Second, To destroy the Hydra which infested the marshes of Lerna. Third, To bring to Eurystheus the Arcadian Stag with the golden horns and brazen hoofs. Fourth, To bring to his master the Boar of Erymanthus. Fifth, To cleanse the stable of King Augeas, in which 3,000 oxen had been kept for thirty years, but had never been cleaned out. Sixth, To destroy the Stymphalides, terrible carnivorous birds. Seventh, To capture the Bull which was desolating Crete. Eighth, To capture the mares of Diomedes, which breathed fire from their nostrils, and ate human flesh. Ninth, To procure the girdle of Hippolyte, queen of the Amazons. Tenth, To bring to Eurystheus the flesh-eating oxen of Geryon, the monster king of Gades. Eleventh, To bring away some of the golden apples from the garden of the Hesperides. Twelfth, To bring up from Hades the three-headed dog, Cerberus. All these tasks he successfully accomplished, and, besides, he assisted the gods in their wars with the giants. Several other wonderful feats are mentioned under other headings, as Antaeus, Cacus, etc. His death was brought about through his endeavors to preserve Deianira from the attacks of Nessus, the centaur, whom he killed. The centaur, before he expired, gave his mystic tunic to Deianira, who in turn gave it to Hercules, and he put it on, but his doing so brought on an illness of which he could not be cured. In a fit of desperation he cast himself into a funeral pile on Mount Oeta; but Jupiter had him taken to heaven in a four-horse chariot, and only the mortal part of Hercules was consumed.

   “Let Hercules himself do what he may, The cat will mew, and dog will have his day.” (Shakespeare.)

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1. Hercules

   The Sandow of the ancients promoter of the Olympic games and laborer. H. claimed to have done some things which are even questioned by the partisans of Doctor Cook. Killed about everybody, erected two pillars, stole some apples, and, in short, did everything but enter politics or invent a breakfast food. Ambition: The thirteenth labor. Recreation: Muscle development, travel. Address: The Pillars. Clubs: Athletic. Epitaph: Now Is A Mighty Man Fallen.

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1. HERCULES

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hercules is ranked #12637 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Hercules surname appeared 2,449 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Hercules.
   
   52.1% or 1,278 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   23.5% or 576 total occurrences were Black.
   21.8% or 535 total occurrences were White.
   1.6% or 40 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Constellation

How to pronounce HERCULES?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say HERCULES in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of HERCULES in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of HERCULES in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of HERCULES in a Sentence

1. Lynnette Khalfani-Cox:

   It's nobody's job individually to act as a financial Hercules. You don't have to single-handedly hold up the U.S. economy, right now, we just don't know how protracted this crisis will be, and more people will be better off conserving cash.

2. Dimitrios Malisiovas:

   Since professional soccer started in 1979, the problem has always been there. Violence and corruption, it’s a bit like the Greek national debt: Too hard to pay down. Or like Hercules in ancient mythology trying to cut the head off the monster, only to see another appear. But that’s what we need to fix this problem, another Hercules. Someone who is fearless and determined.

3. Charles Randell:

   The Augean stables hadn't been cleaned for 30 years when Hercules was set the labor of cleaning them. For 30 years, 3,000 animals had been doing in those stables what 3,000 animals have to do, the first website was published 30 years ago last month. And like The Augean stables, over the last 30 years the internet has filled up with a great deal of... well, let's just call it' problematic content.'.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=HERCULES
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hercules
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hercules
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HERCULES
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=HERCULES
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Hercules
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=HERCULES
9. ^ Mythology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/42474/pg42474-images.html#:~:text=HERCULES
10. ^ Who Was Who?
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/984/pg984-images.html#:~:text=HERCULES
11. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html