Hercules
noun
Her·cu·les
ˈhər-kyə-ˌlēz 
1
: a mythical Greek hero renowned for his great strength and especially for performing 12 labors imposed on him by Hera
2
[Latin (genitive Herculis)]
: a northern constellation between Corona Borealis and Lyra
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The cabinet is held aloft by two heroic figures — Hercules on the right and Amazon Queen Hippolyta on the left — signaling its role as a proclamation of triumphant power.
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Shafer Dando, Piedmont baseball: Dando totaled two hits and four RBIs in Piedmont’s 5-0 win over Hercules in the second round of the North Coast Section Division IV playoffs.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
According to classical mythology, the Strait of Gibraltar was Hercules’ handiwork — eight miles across at its tightest point.
—Tomas Weber, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2024
Despite his character Hades' goal to take down Zeus, Hercules and the rest of the good guys, Woods played the part with a conversational tone that brought more humor than the typical Disney villain has.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Richard, Hercules and Willam Tindal; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2024
Built by the federal government, operated by the Federal Public Housing Administration, is was in effect a company town for some of the of thousands of workers hired by The Hercules Power Co.
The initial build: 175 concrete block buildings containing 852 apartments.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2024
The bright blast will appear in the constellation Corona Borealis, a small, semicircular arc between the constellations Hercules and Boötes.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
The nova will appear in a small arc between the Boötes and Hercules constellations, and will be visible from the Northern Hemisphere.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Shafer Dando, Piedmont baseball: Dando totaled two hits and four RBIs in Piedmont’s 5-0 win over Hercules in the second round of the North Coast Section Division IV playoffs.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
According to classical mythology, the Strait of Gibraltar was Hercules’ handiwork — eight miles across at its tightest point.
—Tomas Weber, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2024
Despite his character Hades' goal to take down Zeus, Hercules and the rest of the good guys, Woods played the part with a conversational tone that brought more humor than the typical Disney villain has.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Richard, Hercules and Willam Tindal; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2024
Built by the federal government, operated by the Federal Public Housing Administration, is was in effect a company town for some of the of thousands of workers hired by The Hercules Power Co.
The initial build: 175 concrete block buildings containing 852 apartments.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2024
The bright blast will appear in the constellation Corona Borealis, a small, semicircular arc between the constellations Hercules and Boötes.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
The nova will appear in a small arc between the Boötes and Hercules constellations, and will be visible from the Northern Hemisphere.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Hercules.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hercules. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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