1. Herakles - Noun
2. Herakles - Proper noun
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
Source: WordNet590–570 BC) LIMC Herakles 2621 (Smallwood, p. 92), seems to show a single lion-headed Cerberus, with snake (open-mouthed) over his back. Source: Internet
Alkmene’s pangs ceased at once and Herakles was born. Source: Internet
As the birth throes for Herakles were pressing on Alkmene, the Moirai (Fates) and Eileithyia (Birth-Goddess), as a favour to Hera, kept Alkmene in continuous birth pangs. Source: Internet
Spurling notes commonalities with other cultures' and religions' fables, and infuses the established legends with added detail: imagined dialogue lends well-known characters extra personality, and Herakles gets a perfectly apt new piece of apparel. Source: Internet
On Argonautica iv.1396f, noted by Ruth Glynn, "Herakles, Nereus and Triton: A Study of Iconography in Sixth Century Athens" American Journal of Archaeology 85.2 (April 1981, pp. 121–132) p 121f. Source: Internet
"Herakles: Making the New Olympia", pp.163-202. Source: Internet