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Heracles vs. Hercules
noun
Also called Heracles Furens. (italics), a tragedy (420? b.c.) by Euripides.
noun
genitive
HerculisAlso called Alcides. Classical Mythology., Also Heracles a celebrated hero, the son of Zeus and Alcmene, possessing exceptional strength: among his many adventures were the twelve labors for his cousin Eurystheus, performed in order to gain immortality.
Astronomy., a northern constellation, between Lyra and Corona Borealis.