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Definition of Herakles
1. Noun. (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality.
Category relationships: Classical Mythology
Generic synonyms: Mythical Being
Derivative terms: Herculean, Herculean
Definition of Herakles
1. Proper noun. (alternative spelling of Heracles) ¹
2. Proper noun. (archaic spelling of Heracles) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Herakles
Literary usage of Herakles
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Greek and Roman [mythology] by William Sherwood Fox (1916)
"As a compensation for his efforts in arms Herakles was given Megara, ...
The Madness of Herakles. — Herakles' successes heated the jealous wrath of Hera and ..."
2. The Temple of Apollo Bassitas by Frederick A. Cooper (1996)
"And on the central slab, the two groups of mounted Amazons against Greeks flank
the central duel of Herakles and Hippolyte (BM 541, PI. 49). ..."
3. The History of Sicily from the Earliest Times by Edward Augustus Freeman (1892)
"For the work of Herakles, in his earthly days the terror of evil doers, ...
That the day was a feast of Herakles appears also from Thuc. vii. 73. j. 3 Plut. ..."
4. Contributions to the Science of Mythology by Friedrich Max Müller (1897)
"VI] Herakles AND HIS HEROINES. how the Dawn was represented in the Veda as rich
in horses, nay as herself a horse, as rich in cows, nay as herself a cow. ..."
5. Catalogue of the Greek Coins of Lycia, Pamphylia, and Pisidia by George Francis Hill, British Museum Dept. of Coins and Medals (1897)
"Herakles fighting with bow and club. —Lycia, 30. Herakles with club and apples.
... Herakles, head of Alexander as, beardless, in profile. ..."
6. The Mythology of All Races by Louis Herbert Gray, George Foot Moore, John Arnott MacCulloch (1916)
"Under the instruction of a number of the famous heroes, Herakles was taught the
accomplishments becoming a man, chariot-driving, wrestling, archery, ..."
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