Hercules

noun

Her·cu·les ˈhər-kyə-ˌlēz

: a mythical Greek hero renowned for his great strength and especially for performing 12 labors imposed on him by Hera

[Latin (genitive Herculis)] : a northern constellation between Corona Borealis and Lyra

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Spanning more than 60 years in music, a new documentary examines the highs and lows of British singer/songwriter Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight). —

Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024 Romans built a temple on this hill to honor Hercules. —

Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 Getting through Black Friday and Cyber Monday is an ordeal that would have flummoxed Hercules, as your friends here at PCMag have spent more than 96 hours bringing you hundreds of the most impressive deals across the world of tech. —

K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024 Lyricist David Zippel brilliantly plays Megara’s (Susan Egan) refusal to accept her feelings against the Muses' exhilaration over her love for Hercules. —

Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Hercules