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Definition: Herakles is the Greek form for Hercules. Herakles, which is also spelled Heracles, means the glory of Hera. Herakles was a semi-divine Greek hero who was hounded all his life by Hera. Herakles attained immortality after death and married Hera's daughter Hebe.
Also Known As: Hercules
Alternate Spellings: Heracles
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Hercules is one of the most prolific of the Greek heroes, not only in terms of his offspring and affairs, but in terms of his adventures, including his 12 Labors.

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