Heraclea

Proper noun

Meaning

Heraclea

(historical) The name of numerous Hellenistic cities named after Heracles.

Phrases with the word

Examples

Herodorus of Heraclea and Euphorion said that when Heracles brought Cerberus up from the underworld at Heraclea, Cerberus "vomited bile" from which the aconite plant grew up. Source: Internet

Heraclea, founded c. 560 BC, perhaps took its name from the association of its site with Heracles' Cerberian exploit. Source: Internet

Some of its bishops were mentioned in the acts of the Church Councils, including Bishop Evagrius of Heraclea in the Acts of the Sardica Council of 343 AD. Source: Internet

During the 4th and 6th centuries, the names of other bishops from Heraclea were recorded. Source: Internet

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