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English noun: Hercules

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


SynonymsAlcides, Heracles, Herakles


Instance hypernymmythical being


Domain categoryclassical mythology

2. Hercules (object) a large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona Borealis


Instance hypernymconstellation









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