Heracles

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhÉ›rÉ™kliːz/

Alternative forms

• Herakles
• Hêraklês dated

Origin

From Ancient Greek Ἡρακλῆς, from Ἥρα ("Hera") + κλέος ("glory").

Proper noun

1. (Greek mythology): 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.