Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun hercules

2 senses of hercules

Sense 1
Hercules, Heracles, Herakles, Alcides -- ((classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality)
       INSTANCE OF=> mythical being -- (an imaginary being of myth or fable)

Sense 2
Hercules -- (a large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona Borealis)
       INSTANCE OF=> constellation -- (a configuration of stars as seen from the earth)