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Herakles

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Her·a·cles or Her·a·kles  (hr-klz)
n. Greek & Roman Mythology
Variants of Hercules.
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Noun1.Herakles - (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
Alcides, Heracles, Hercules
classical mythology - the system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks


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Jason, the high-priest of Jerusalem, is said to have sent money for a sacrifice to Herakles, but those carrying the money thought it inappropriate.
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Son of Zeus and mortal Alcmene, Herakles might have enjoyed the privileged life of a demigod.
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