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1.	Also, Heracles. Also called Alcides. Classical Mythology. a celebrated hero, the son of Zeus and Alcmene, possessing exceptional strength: among his many adventures were the twelve labors for his cousin Eurystheus, performed in order to gain immortality. Compare labors of Hercules.

2.	Astronomy. a northern constellation, between Lyra and Corona Borealis.

[Origin: < L Herculés, Herclés < Gk; see Heracles

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also Her·a·cles or Her·a·kles (hěr'ə-klēz') Greek & Roman Mythology The son of Zeus and Alcmene, a hero of extraordinary strength who won immortality by performing 12 labors demanded by the Argive king Eurystheus.
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Lyra and Corona Borealis.

[Latin, from Greek Hēraklēs : Hērā, Hera + kleos, fame; see kleu- in Indo-European roots.]

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

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A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Lyra and Corona Borealis.

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Hercules

One of the greatest heroes of classical mythology, he is supposed to have been the strongest man on earth. He was renowned for completing twelve seemingly impossible tasks — the Labors of Hercules. One of these labors was the cleaning of the Augean stables; another was the killing of the nine-headed Hydra. Hercules was a son of Zeus.

[Chapter:] Mythology and Folklore

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Hercules, CA (city, FIPS 33308) Location: 38.02043 N, 122.29689 W
Population (1990): 16829 (5652 housing units)
Area: 14.3 sq km (land), 30.6 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 94547

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Her*cu"le*an\, a. [L. herculeus, fr. Hercules: cf. F. hercul['e]en. See Hercules.]

1. Requiring the strength of Hercules; hence, very great, difficult, or dangerous; as, an Herculean task.

2. Having extraordinary strength or size; as, Herculean limbs. "Herculean Samson." --Milton.

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