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Hercules in Russian

Hercules in Russian is Геркуле́с, Геркулес — Hercules means in Roman mythology, a hero of enormous strength, known for completing twelve immense labours; the Roman version of the Greek hero Heracles.

Hercules in Russian

Геркуле́с
proper noun
Pronounced: Gerkules
(Roman mythology) The Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.
Геркулес
proper noun
Pronounced: Gerkules
(Roman mythology) The Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.
Геркулес
proper noun
Pronounced: Gerkules
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the mythical hero. It lies between the constellations Lyra and Corona Borealis.

What does "Hercules" mean?

  1. name In Roman mythology, a hero of enormous strength, known for completing twelve immense labours; the Roman version of the Greek hero Heracles.
    "Hercules was famous for defeating the many-headed Hydra as one of his twelve labours."
  2. noun A person of extraordinary strength.
    "He lifted the fallen beam alone, like a modern-day Hercules."
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Hercules in a sentence

  • Hercules was famous for defeating the many-headed Hydra as one of his twelve labours.
  • He lifted the fallen beam alone, like a modern-day Hercules.

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What is "Hercules" in Russian?

"Hercules" in Russian is Геркуле́с, Геркулес. Hercules means: In Roman mythology, a hero of enormous strength, known for completing twelve immense labours; the Roman version of the Greek hero Heracles.

How do you pronounce Геркуле́с?

"Hercules" in Russian is Геркуле́с, pronounced "Gerkules".

How do you use "Hercules" in a sentence?

Example: "Hercules was famous for defeating the many-headed Hydra as one of his twelve labours." In Russian, "Hercules" is Геркуле́с, Геркулес.

Are there other ways to say "Hercules" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "Hercules": Геркуле́с, Геркулес.

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