Hercules — meaning in English

English meaning

• Hercules name In Roman mythology, a hero of enormous strength, known for completing twelve immense labours; the Roman version of the Greek hero Heracles.
• Thor name The Norse god of thunder, storms, and strength.

Senses

Hercules is used for these senses in English:

• Hercules (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.
• Hercules (constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the mythical hero. It lies between the constellations Lyra and Corona Borealis.
• Thor (Norse mythology, and, paganism) A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind.

Hercules — full definition

1. name In Roman mythology, a hero of enormous strength, known for completing twelve immense labours; the Roman version of the Greek hero Heracles.
2. noun A person of extraordinary strength.

Thor — full definition

1. name The Norse god of thunder, storms, and strength.
2. name A male given name derived from the god's name.

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