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Heracles

he·rac·les

UK/ˈhɛɹəkliːz/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Origin

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

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