Herculean

Her·cu·le·an  (hûrky-ln, hûr-kyl-)

adj.

1. often herculean Of unusual size, power, or difficulty.

2. Greek & Roman Mythology

a. Of or relating to Hercules.

b. Resembling Hercules.

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herculean [her-kew-lee-an]

Adjective

1. (of a task) requiring tremendous effort or strength

2. resembling Hercules, hero of classical myth, in strength or courage

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	herculean - displaying superhuman strength or power; "herculean exertions" powerful superhuman - above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance; "superhuman beings"; "superhuman strength"; "soldiers driven mad by superhuman misery"
	2.	herculean - extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules; "a herculean task" difficult, hard - not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure; "a difficult task"; "nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access"; "difficult times"; "why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?"

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herculean

adjective 1. arduous, hard, demanding, difficult, heavy, tough, exhausting, formidable, gruelling, strenuous, prodigious, onerous, laborious, toilsome

adjective 2. strong, muscular, powerful, athletic, strapping, mighty, rugged, sturdy, stalwart, husky (informal) sinewy, brawny