Heracles
/ˈhɛɹəkliːz/
Heracles proper noun: 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.
Proper noun
Heracles
Heracles meaning in Hindi and Marathi
Heracles in Hindi
- the son of Zeus — see also Hercules
- हेराक्लीज़ herāklīz
Heracles in Marathi
- the son of Zeus — see also Hercules
- हरक्युलीझ harakyulījh, हेराक्लेस herākles
Forms of Heracles
| alternative form | Herakles |
|---|---|
| alternative form (dated) | Hêraklês |
Origin of Heracles
From Ancient Greek Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklês), from Ἥρα (Hḗra, “Hera”) + κλέος (kléos, “glory”). Doublet of Hercules.
Questions about Heracles
- What does Heracles mean?
- Heracles means 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.
- What is Heracles in Hindi?
- Heracles in Hindi is हेराक्लीज़ (herāklīz). See Heracles meaning in Hindi.
- What part of speech is Heracles?
- Heracles is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Heracles?
- Heracles is pronounced /ˈhɛɹəkliːz/.
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