Hercules is the Latin name used in Roman mythology for a hero corresponding to the Greek mythological hero Heracles (or Herakles).

Etymology

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The Latin name is not directly borrowed from Herakles, but is a modification of the Etruscan name Hercle, which derives from the Greek name via syncope. An oath invoking Hercules (Hercle! or Mehercle!) was a common interjection in Classical Latin.

Character

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Hercules can be identified by his attributes, the lion skin and the club. He is a paragon of humanity and masculinity, and thus embodies characteristics such as great strength, great courage, and great appetites, including erotic adventures with both women and boys or young men. These qualities did not prevent him from being regarded as a playful figure who used games to relax from his labors and played a great deal with children.Aelian, Varia Historia, 12.15 While he was a champion and a great warrior, he was not above cheating and using any unfair trick to his advantage. However, he was renowned as having "made the world safe for mankind" by destroying many dangerous monsters, and he was also held up as an example for never having attacked first, but for having conquered all merely by defending himself when attacked, and protecting the helpless and distraught. His self-sacrifice obtained him the ascent to the Olympian realms and he was welcomed by the gods.

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The Twelve Labours of Hercules *combined* haven't got nothing on the current difficulty I am having in keeping my eyes open.
hiabowman (Andrew Bowman) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:55:39 -0000
The Twelve Labours of Hercules *combined* haven't got nothing on the current difficulty I am having in keeping my eyes open.
The 12 Labours of Hercules - crazy crazy shit. Many of which are the origins to a few main stories in the bible but I wont get into that.
yourbruthabrub (J William Washington) Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:49 -0000
The 12 Labours of Hercules - crazy crazy shit. Many of which are the origins to a few main stories in the bible but I wont get into that.

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