Associations to the word «Heracles»

Wiktionary

HERACLES, proper noun. (Greek mythology): Son of Zeus and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.

Dictionary definition

HERACLES, noun. (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality.

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King