Associations to the word «Herakles»

Wiktionary

HERAKLES, proper noun. Alternative spelling of Heracles
HÊRAKLÊS, proper noun. Archaic spelling of Heracles.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats