Heracles etymology

Etymology:

• Greek: Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklēs)

Meaning:

• "Glory of Hera"

Origin:

The name Heracles has its roots in Greek mythology:

• Hera: The goddess of marriage and childbirth, who was hostile towards Heracles as he was the illegitimate son of her husband, Zeus.
• Kleos: The Greek word for "glory" or "renown."

Therefore, the name Heracles literally means "Glory of Hera," a name given to him ironically since Hera was not his mother and despised him.

Variants:

• Latin: Hercules
• Etruscan: Hercle
• Phoenician: Melqart
• Egyptian: Khnum

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