Heracles

noun

Her·​a·​cles ˈher-ə-ˌklēz- 

ˈhe-rə-

: hercules

Examples of Heracles in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The second-century Greek philosopher Ptolemy catalogued the constellation almost 2,000 years ago, seeing in it the Nemean Lion from the mythological tale of Heracles, which the hero was burdened with slaying as the first of his 12 labors. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 May 2026

The goddess Hera — who despised Heracles — later set the crab in the heavens in the form of the constellation Cancer as a reward for its bravery. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026

In terms of scaling compute performance, Heracles showed muscle in live demonstrations at ISSCC. — IEEE Spectrum, 9 Mar. 2026

The mythic Lernaean Hydra was a multi-headed serpent slain by Heracles. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Greek Hēraklēs

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Heracles

• miracles
• spiracles