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- Hercules



[Hercules 词源字典] - hero, son of Zeus and Alcmene, c. 1200 (originally in reference to the Pillars of Hercules), also Ercules, from Latin Hercles, from Greek Herakles, literally "Glory of Hera;" from Hera (q.v.) + kleos "glory, renown" (see Clio). Used figuratively of strength since late 14c. Vocative form Hercule was a common Roman interjection (especially me Hercule!) "assuredly, certainly."[Hercules etymology, Hercules origin, 英语词源]