hercules

n. a hero from Roman and Greek myths who was famous for being incredibly strong and completing twelve difficult tasks.

n. the Roman name for the Greek hero Heracles, renowned for his superhuman strength and the performance of the twelve labours.

“In the old stories, Hercules was strong enough to hold up the entire sky.”

“The myth of Hercules served as a classical archetype for physical prowess and the redemptive power of endurance through suffering.”

n. a man who is exceptionally strong or has a very powerful body.

n. an antonomastic use referring to any man possessing great physical strength or a powerful build.

“The weightlifter was a real Hercules, lifting the heavy bar with no effort at all.”

“The foreman was a veritable Hercules, capable of moving timber that usually required a team of three men to shift.”

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