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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In the Northern Hemisphere, it can be identified by finding the two brightest stars -- Arcturus and Vega -- and tracking a straight line from one to the other, leading stargazers to Hercules and the Corona Borealis. —

Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024 Kevin Sorbo Actor Kevin Sorbo, known for his role in Hercules, has been an outspoken supporter, recently selling pro-Trump merchandise online. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Or when Hercules appeared in Thor: Love and Thunder? —

James Grebey, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024 On the Tuesday, Oct. 22 episode of Dancing with the Stars, the Olympian, 25, and his dance partner, Rylee Arnold, took on the roles of Hercules and Meg from the 1997 animated classic, Hercules, for the show's Disney night. —

Esther Kang, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Hercules